275/55R22 tire size in inches
A 275/55R22 tire measures
33.9" tall × 10.8" wide
5.95" sidewall on a 22" wheel. 595 revolutions per mile.
275/55R22 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (151 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
275/55R22 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 33.91 inches (861 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.83 inches (275 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.95 inches (151 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 22 inches |
| Circumference | 106.5 inches (2,706 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 595 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 370 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 33.9x10.8R22 |
| Aspect ratio | 55% |
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 275/55R22 on a 22" wheel
These 22" sizes are within 3% of 275/55R22's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335/45R22 | 33.87" | 13.19" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 305/50R22 | 34.01" | 12.01" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 295/50R22 | 33.61" | 11.61" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 345/45R22 | 34.22" | 13.58" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 325/45R22 | 33.52" | 12.80" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R22 | 33.48" | 10.43" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 285/55R22 | 34.34" | 11.22" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 315/50R22 | 34.40" | 12.40" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 355/45R22 | 34.58" | 13.98" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 285/50R22 | 33.22" | 11.22" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 355/40R22 | 33.18" | 13.98" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 315/45R22 | 33.16" | 12.40" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315/40R24 | 24" | 33.92" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/60R20 | 20" | 33.94" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/60R19 | 19" | 33.88" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 345/55R19 | 19" | 33.94" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/80R16 | 16" | 33.95" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 355/50R20 | 20" | 33.98" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 285/75R17 | 17" | 33.83" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 335/60R18 | 18" | 33.83" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 305/70R17 | 17" | 33.81" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 325/50R21 | 21" | 33.80" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 355/35R24 | 24" | 33.78" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 295/55R21 | 21" | 33.78" | −0.4% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 275/55R22 tire?
- A 275/55R22 tire is 33.9 inches tall (861 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.8 inches wide with 6.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 275/55R22 mean?
- 275/55R22 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (151 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 275/55R22 tire make?
- About 595 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 106.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 275/55R22 tire?
- Roughly 8.0" to 9.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 335/45R22 instead of 275/55R22?
- 335/45R22 is −0.04 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.