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265/50R22 in inches

A 265/50R22 tire is 32.4″ tall and 10.4″ wide, and fits a 22″ wheel. In inches it is written 32.4×10.4R22.

Diameter32.43″
Width10.43″
Sidewall5.22″
265/50R22 drawn to scale: 32.43 inch diameter, 5.22 inch sidewall, 22 inch wheel, 10.43 inch tread width22″ wheel5.22″32.43″ overall10.43″ wideSide view
Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.
Manufacturer data

How tall 265/50R22 tires really are

Heights published by BFGoodrich and Michelin for all 3 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 31.5″ under load (below).

Real 265/50R22 tires measure 32.50″, against 32.43″ from the size code. Every one runs taller than the size code.

Height under load31.5″

Published revs per mile (640) mean the tire rolls like a 31.5″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread38.4–46.9 lb

The lightest (Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2, XL) is 8.5 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+, XL).

3 tires in 265/50R22

Sort by the spec you care about.

LoadRevs/miSource
Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2All-seasonXL · 112H32.5038.411.02,469640Spec page
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/AAll-terrainXL · 112H32.5045.312.52,469640Spec page
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+XL · 112H32.5046.912.52,469640Spec page

Is 265/50R22 a 33-inch tire?

≈33″

Close. The size code works out to 32.43″, and the 3 tires here publish 32.50″, so people call it a 33.

All 33-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.

A true 33×12.50R22 is 0.57″ taller on paper and 2.1″ wider.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

SizeDiameter ″vs 265/50R22Difference
305/40R2231.61-0.83″-2.5%
275/45R2231.74-0.69″-2.1%
285/45R2232.10-0.33″-1.0%
325/40R2232.24-0.20″-0.6%
305/40R2332.61+0.17″+0.5%
305/45R2232.81+0.37″+1.2%
275/50R2232.83+0.39″+1.2%
33×12.50R2233.00+0.57″+1.7%
355/40R2233.18+0.75″+2.3%
285/50R2233.22+0.79″+2.4%

How to read 265/50R22

How to read any tire size

265/50R22 112H as printed on the tire sidewall, with each part numbered265/50R22 112H123456
How 265/50R22 112H is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 3 tires here; tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.
1265Section width

265 mm across the widest point, or 10.43 inches. Every 265 size

250Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 50% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 132.5 mm or 5.22 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

422Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 22-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 7.5″ to 9.5″.

5112Load index

Each tire carries up to 2,469 lb (1,120 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6HSpeed rating

Rated for up to 130 mph sustained.

XLExtra load

Printed after the size.

SpecificationInchesMetric
Overall diameter32.43824 mm
Section width10.43265 mm
Sidewall height5.22132.5 mm
Circumference101.92,588 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)621.8386 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)640398 per km
Approved wheel width7.5–9.5191–241 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 265/50R22

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 265/50R22

What is 265/50R22 in inches?

32.43 inches tall, 10.43 inches wide, on a 22-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 32.4×10.4R22.

How much does a 265/50R22 tire weigh?

Between 38.4 lb and 46.9 lb for the 3 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 (XL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ (XL).

What wheel width do I need for 265/50R22?

Manufacturers approve 7.5–9.5″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 265/50R22 make?

Published figures run 640 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 621.8, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 265/50R22 than 325/40R22?

0.20 inches taller on paper (32.43″ vs 32.24″), which raises the axle about 0.10″. Your speedometer will read about 0.6% slow.