255/30R22 tire size in inches
A 255/30R22 tire measures
28.0" tall × 10.0" wide
3.01" sidewall on a 22" wheel. 720 revolutions per mile.
255/30R22 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 30% as tall as the tire is wide (77 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
255/30R22 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 28.02 inches (712 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.04 inches (255 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 3.01 inches (77 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 22 inches |
| Circumference | 88.0 inches (2,236 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 720 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 447 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.5" to 10.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 28.0x10.0R22 |
| Aspect ratio | 30% |
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 255/30R22 on a 22" wheel
These 22" sizes are within 3% of 255/30R22's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/25R22 | 28.00" | 12.01" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 315/25R22 | 28.20" | 12.40" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 295/25R22 | 27.81" | 11.61" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 265/30R22 | 28.26" | 10.43" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 245/30R22 | 27.79" | 9.65" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 325/25R22 | 28.40" | 12.80" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 285/25R22 | 27.61" | 11.22" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 235/35R22 | 28.48" | 9.25" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 275/30R22 | 28.50" | 10.83" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 235/30R22 | 27.55" | 9.25" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 335/25R22 | 28.59" | 13.19" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 275/25R22 | 27.41" | 10.83" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/65R16 | 16" | 28.03" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/35R21 | 21" | 28.03" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/40R20 | 20" | 28.03" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/45R19 | 19" | 28.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/50R18 | 18" | 28.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/55R17 | 17" | 28.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/65R17 | 17" | 28.00" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/60R16 | 16" | 28.05" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/85R15 | 15" | 28.05" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/65R15 | 15" | 28.05" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/70R14 | 14" | 28.06" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/60R15 | 15" | 27.99" | −0.1% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 245/30R22narrower: 27.8" × 9.6"
- 265/30R22wider: 28.3" × 10.4"
- 255/25R22lower profile: 27.0" × 10.0"
- 255/35R22taller sidewall: 29.0" × 10.0"
Compare 255/30R22 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 255/30R22 tire?
- A 255/30R22 tire is 28.0 inches tall (712 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.0 inches wide with 3.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 255/30R22 mean?
- 255/30R22 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 30% as tall as the tire is wide (77 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 255/30R22 tire make?
- About 720 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 88.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 255/30R22 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 305/25R22 instead of 255/30R22?
- 305/25R22 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.