285/50R22 tire size in inches
A 285/50R22 tire measures
33.2" tall × 11.2" wide
5.61" sidewall on a 22" wheel. 607 revolutions per mile.
285/50R22 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (143 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
285/50R22 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 33.22 inches (844 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.22 inches (285 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.61 inches (143 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 22 inches |
| Circumference | 104.4 inches (2,651 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 607 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 377 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 33.2x11.2R22 |
| Aspect ratio | 50% |
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 285/50R22 on a 22" wheel
These 22" sizes are within 3% of 285/50R22's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355/40R22 | 33.18" | 13.98" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 315/45R22 | 33.16" | 12.40" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R22 | 33.04" | 10.04" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 33x12.50R22 | 33.00" | 12.50" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R22 | 33.48" | 10.43" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 325/45R22 | 33.52" | 12.80" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 345/40R22 | 32.87" | 13.58" | −1.1% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/50R22 | 32.83" | 10.83" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 295/50R22 | 33.61" | 11.61" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 305/45R22 | 32.81" | 12.01" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R22 | 32.61" | 9.65" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 335/45R22 | 33.87" | 13.19" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345/45R21 | 21" | 33.22" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/55R20 | 20" | 33.21" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 335/35R24 | 24" | 33.23" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/75R17 | 17" | 33.24" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 335/50R20 | 20" | 33.19" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 295/70R17 | 17" | 33.26" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/70R18 | 18" | 33.16" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 295/40R24 | 24" | 33.29" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 315/65R17 | 17" | 33.12" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 275/80R16 | 16" | 33.32" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 285/55R21 | 21" | 33.34" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 295/65R18 | 18" | 33.10" | −0.4% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 275/50R22narrower: 32.8" × 10.8"
- 295/50R22wider: 33.6" × 11.6"
- 285/45R22lower profile: 32.1" × 11.2"
- 285/55R22taller sidewall: 34.3" × 11.2"
Compare 285/50R22 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 285/50R22 tire?
- A 285/50R22 tire is 33.2 inches tall (844 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.2 inches wide with 5.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 285/50R22 mean?
- 285/50R22 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (143 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 285/50R22 tire make?
- About 607 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 104.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 285/50R22 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 355/40R22 instead of 285/50R22?
- 355/40R22 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.