255/25R22 tire size in inches

A 255/25R22 tire measures

27.0" tall × 10.0" wide

2.51" sidewall on a 22" wheel. 746 revolutions per mile.

255/25R22 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 25% as tall as the tire is wide (64 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.

27.0"22" rim2.5"10.0" wide
255/25R22: 27.0 inches tall, 10.0 inches wide, on a 22 inch rim, drawn to scale

255/25R22 specs

Overall diameter (height)27.02 inches (686 mm)
Section width10.04 inches (255 mm)
Sidewall height2.51 inches (64 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter22 inches
Circumference84.9 inches (2,156 mm)
Revolutions per mile746
Revolutions per kilometer464
Approximate rim width8.5" to 10.0"
In inches (flotation style)27.0x10.0R22
Aspect ratio25%

Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.

Sizes that can replace 255/25R22 on a 22" wheel

These 22" sizes are within 3% of 255/25R22's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
245/25R2226.82"9.65"−0.7%59.6 mphCompare
265/25R2227.22"10.43"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
235/25R2226.63"9.25"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
275/25R2227.41"10.83"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
235/30R2227.55"9.25"+2.0%61.2 mphCompare
285/25R2227.61"11.22"+2.2%61.3 mphCompare
245/30R2227.79"9.65"+2.8%61.7 mphCompare
295/25R2227.81"11.61"+2.9%61.7 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
175/80R1616"27.02"0.0%Compare
255/30R2121"27.02"0.0%Compare
235/65R1515"27.03"0.0%Compare
255/35R2020"27.03"0.0%Compare
255/40R1919"27.03"0.0%Compare
215/65R1616"27.00"−0.1%Compare
255/45R1818"27.04"+0.1%Compare
305/25R2121"27.00"−0.1%Compare
255/50R1717"27.04"+0.1%Compare
255/55R1616"27.04"+0.1%Compare
255/60R1515"27.05"+0.1%Compare
355/25R2020"26.99"−0.1%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 255/25R22 with another size

With 265/25R22 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.4 mph

265/25R22 is +0.20 inches (+0.7%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

255/25R22265/25R22Difference%
Overall diameter27.02"27.22"+0.20"+0.7%
Section width10.04"10.43"+0.39"+3.9%
Sidewall height2.51"2.61"+0.10"+3.9%
Circumference84.88"85.50"+0.62"+0.7%
Revolutions per mile746.4741.0−5.4−0.7%

Questions

How tall is a 255/25R22 tire?
A 255/25R22 tire is 27.0 inches tall (686 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.0 inches wide with 2.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 255/25R22 mean?
255/25R22 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 25% as tall as the tire is wide (64 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 255/25R22 tire make?
About 746 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 84.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 255/25R22 tire?
Roughly 8.5" to 10.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 245/25R22 instead of 255/25R22?
245/25R22 is −0.20 inches (−0.7%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.6 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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