295/40R22 tire size in inches

A 295/40R22 tire measures

31.3" tall × 11.6" wide

4.65" sidewall on a 22" wheel. 645 revolutions per mile.

295/40R22 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (118 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.

31.3"22" rim4.6"11.6" wide
295/40R22: 31.3 inches tall, 11.6 inches wide, on a 22 inch rim, drawn to scale

295/40R22 specs

Overall diameter (height)31.29 inches (795 mm)
Section width11.61 inches (295 mm)
Sidewall height4.65 inches (118 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter22 inches
Circumference98.3 inches (2,497 mm)
Revolutions per mile645
Revolutions per kilometer400
Approximate rim width9.5" to 11.0"
In inches (flotation style)31.3x11.6R22
Aspect ratio40%

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 295/40R22 on a 22" wheel

These 22" sizes are within 3% of 295/40R22's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
235/50R2231.25"9.25"−0.1%59.9 mphCompare
335/35R2231.23"13.19"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
265/45R2231.39"10.43"+0.3%60.2 mphCompare
345/35R2231.51"13.58"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
255/45R2231.04"10.04"−0.8%59.5 mphCompare
305/40R2231.61"12.01"+1.0%60.6 mphCompare
285/40R2230.98"11.22"−1.0%59.4 mphCompare
325/35R2230.96"12.80"−1.1%59.4 mphCompare
245/50R2231.65"9.65"+1.1%60.7 mphCompare
275/45R2231.74"10.83"+1.4%60.9 mphCompare
355/35R2231.78"13.98"+1.6%60.9 mphCompare
245/45R2230.68"9.65"−2.0%58.8 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
225/75R1818"31.29"0.0%Compare
265/35R2424"31.30"0.0%Compare
275/75R1515"31.24"−0.2%Compare
285/55R1919"31.34"+0.2%Compare
325/40R2121"31.24"−0.2%Compare
345/45R1919"31.22"−0.2%Compare
285/50R2020"31.22"−0.2%Compare
305/55R1818"31.21"−0.3%Compare
305/30R2424"31.20"−0.3%Compare
335/50R1818"31.19"−0.3%Compare
245/85R1515"31.40"+0.3%Compare
315/50R1919"31.40"+0.4%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 295/40R22 with another size

With 305/40R22 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.6 mph

305/40R22 is +0.31 inches (+1.0%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

295/40R22305/40R22Difference%
Overall diameter31.29"31.61"+0.31"+1.0%
Section width11.61"12.01"+0.39"+3.4%
Sidewall height4.65"4.80"+0.16"+3.4%
Circumference98.30"99.29"+0.99"+1.0%
Revolutions per mile644.5638.1−6.4−1.0%

Questions

How tall is a 295/40R22 tire?
A 295/40R22 tire is 31.3 inches tall (795 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 4.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 295/40R22 mean?
295/40R22 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (118 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 295/40R22 tire make?
About 645 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 98.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 295/40R22 tire?
Roughly 9.5" to 11.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 235/50R22 instead of 295/40R22?
235/50R22 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.

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