255/40R22 in Inches

A 255/40R22 tire has a 30-inch diameter, a 10-inch width, and is designed for a 22-inch rim.

In high flotation terms, this tire is labeled as 30x10R22.

255/40R22 Tire Size
10"
30"
255/40R22 Tire Size in Inches
255/40R22 Tire Circumference
94.3"
22"
4"
671.6 revs/mile

255/40R22 Tire Overview

Height
30 inches
Wheel Diameter
22 inches
Tire Width
10 inches
Circumference
94.3 inches
Sidewall Height
4 inches
Revolutions
671.6 per mile
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What does 255/40R22 mean?

255/40R22 tire size meaning in inches

255/40R22 is a tire size with the following dimensions:

  • 255 is the width of the tire in millimeters. This number also indicates the appropriate width of the rim on which the tire should be mounted.
  • 40 is the aspect ratio, which is the ratio of the tire's height to its width. This affects the tire's handling and ride comfort
  • R indicates the tire's construction type, meaning it has a radial construction. This provides stability and precision to the tire.
  • 22 is the diameter of the wheel in inches, on which the tire is to be mounted.

255/40R22 Tire Conversion

DimensionsInchesMillimeters
Tire Diameter30 in762.8 mm
Section Width10 in255 mm
Rim Height22 in558 mm
Sidewall Height4 in102 mm
Circumference94.3 in2396.4 mm
Revolutions671.6 revs/mile
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FAQ About 255/40R22 Tire

How tall is a 255/40R22 tire?

The height (or diameter) of a 255/40R22 tire is 30 inches

How wide is a 255/40R22 tire?

The width of a 255/40R22 tire is 255 mm, which is about 10 inches.

What size rim fits a 255/40R22 tire?

A 255/40R22 tire fits on a rim that is 22 inches in diameter.

What does the 40 in a 255/40R22 tire mean?

The 40 in a 255/40R22 tire refers to the aspect ratio, meaning the height of the tire's sidewall is 40% of its width.


Alternative Tire Sizes for 255/40R22

Typically, it's recommended to choose a tire with a diameter (height) within 3% of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tire size.

However, keep in mind that this is a general guideline and not an absolute rule.

Here are some tire sizes that are compatible with the 255/40R22:

Tire SizeDiameterRim
265/35R2229.3″ (-2.3%)22 x 9.0-10.5
265/40R2230.3″ (1.0%)22 x 9.0-10.5
275/35R2229.6″ (-1.3%)22 x 9.0-11.0
275/40R2230.7″ (2.3%)22 x 9.0-11.0
285/35R2229.9″ (-0.3%)22 x 9.5-11.0
295/35R2230.1″ (0.3%)22 x 10.0-11.5
305/30R2229.2″ (-2.7%)22 x 10.5-11.5
305/35R2230.4″ (1.3%)22 x 10.0-12.0
315/30R2229.4″ (-2.0%)22 x 10.5-11.5
315/35R2230.7″ (2.3%)22 x 10.5-12.5