265/45R22 tire size in inches
A 265/45R22 tire measures
31.4" tall × 10.4" wide
4.69" sidewall on a 22" wheel. 643 revolutions per mile.
265/45R22 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 45% as tall as the tire is wide (119 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
265/45R22 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 31.39 inches (797 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.69 inches (119 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 22 inches |
| Circumference | 98.6 inches (2,505 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 643 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 399 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.5" to 10.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 31.4x10.4R22 |
| Aspect ratio | 45% |
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 265/45R22 on a 22" wheel
These 22" sizes are within 3% of 265/45R22's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/40R22 | 31.29" | 11.61" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 345/35R22 | 31.51" | 13.58" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 235/50R22 | 31.25" | 9.25" | −0.4% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 335/35R22 | 31.23" | 13.19" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 305/40R22 | 31.61" | 12.01" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/50R22 | 31.65" | 9.65" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 255/45R22 | 31.04" | 10.04" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 275/45R22 | 31.74" | 10.83" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 355/35R22 | 31.78" | 13.98" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 285/40R22 | 30.98" | 11.22" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 325/35R22 | 30.96" | 12.80" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 315/40R22 | 31.92" | 12.40" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/85R15 | 15" | 31.40" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 315/50R19 | 19" | 31.40" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/60R17 | 17" | 31.41" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/80R16 | 16" | 31.43" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/50R21 | 21" | 31.43" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/55R19 | 19" | 31.34" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 315/30R24 | 24" | 31.44" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 295/45R21 | 21" | 31.45" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 285/60R18 | 18" | 31.46" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 245/75R17 | 17" | 31.47" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 265/55R20 | 20" | 31.48" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 265/35R24 | 24" | 31.30" | −0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/45R22narrower: 31.0" × 10.0"
- 275/45R22wider: 31.7" × 10.8"
- 265/40R22lower profile: 30.3" × 10.4"
- 265/50R22taller sidewall: 32.4" × 10.4"
Compare 265/45R22 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/45R22 tire?
- A 265/45R22 tire is 31.4 inches tall (797 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 4.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/45R22 mean?
- 265/45R22 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 45% as tall as the tire is wide (119 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/45R22 tire make?
- About 643 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 98.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/45R22 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 295/40R22 instead of 265/45R22?
- 295/40R22 is −0.10 inches (−0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.