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275/40R22 in inches

A 275/40R22 tire is 30.7″ tall and 10.8″ wide, and fits a 22″ wheel. In inches it is written 30.7×10.8R22.

Diameter30.66″
Width10.83″
Sidewall4.33″
275/40R22 drawn to scale: 30.66 inch diameter, 4.33 inch sidewall, 22 inch wheel, 10.83 inch tread width22″ wheel4.33″30.66″ overall10.83″ wideSide view
Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.
Manufacturer data

How tall 275/40R22 tires really are

Heights published by Michelin and Toyo for all 15 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 29.7–29.8″ under load (below).

Real 275/40R22 tires measure 30.67–30.70″, against 30.66″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

Height under load29.7–29.8″

Published revs per mile (677–678) mean the tire rolls like a 29.7–29.8″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread31.8–39.5 lb

The lightest (Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4, XL) is 7.7 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, XL).

15 tires in 275/40R22

Sort by the spec you care about.

LoadRevs/miSource
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4PerformanceXL · 108Y30.7031.810.02,205678Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformanceXL · 108(Y)30.7032.99.52,205678Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 5PerformanceXL · 107Y30.7033.57.52,149678Spec page
Toyo Proxes Sport 2PerformanceXL · 107Y30.7033.59.22,149677Spec page
Michelin CrossClimate2All-seasonXL · 108V30.7034.410.02,205678Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport EVPerformanceXL · 107Y30.7034.58.52,149678Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUVPerformanceXL · 108Y30.7034.89.52,205678Spec page
Michelin Primacy All SeasonTouringXL · 107H30.7035.610.02,149678Spec page
Toyo Celsius SportPerformanceXL · 108Y30.6735.69.72,205677Spec page
Michelin X-Ice Snow+WinterXL · 108H30.6736.810.52,205678Spec page
Toyo Proxes ST IIIPerformanceXL · 108W30.6737.010.12,205677Spec page
Michelin Primacy All SeasonTouringXL · 107H30.7037.710.02,149678Spec page
Michelin X-Ice SnowWinterXL · 108H30.6738.310.52,205678Spec page
Toyo Observe G3-IceWinterXL · 107T30.6739.012.02,149677Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUVPerformanceXL · 107Y30.7039.59.52,149678Spec page

Is 275/40R22 a 31-inch tire?

≈31″

Yes. The size code works out to 30.66″, and the 15 tires here publish 30.67–30.70″, so people call it a 31.

All 31-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

SizeDiameter ″vs 275/40R22Difference
255/40R2230.03-0.63″-2.1%
295/35R2230.13-0.53″-1.7%
265/40R2230.35-0.31″-1.0%
305/35R2230.41-0.26″-0.8%
305/40R2130.61-0.06″-0.2%
315/35R2230.68+0.02″+0.1%
325/35R2230.96+0.30″+1.0%
285/40R2230.98+0.31″+1.0%
255/45R2231.04+0.37″+1.2%
295/40R2231.29+0.63″+2.1%

How to read 275/40R22

How to read any tire size

275/40R22 107Y as printed on the tire sidewall, with each part numbered275/40R22 107Y123456
How 275/40R22 107Y is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 15 tires here (4 of them); tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.
1275Section width

275 mm across the widest point, or 10.83 inches. Every 275 size

240Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 40% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 110.0 mm or 4.33 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

422Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 22-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 9.0″ to 11.0″.

5107Load index

Each tire carries up to 2,149 lb (975 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6YSpeed rating

Rated for up to 186 mph sustained.

XLExtra load

Printed after the size.

SpecificationInchesMetric
Overall diameter30.66779 mm
Section width10.83275 mm
Sidewall height4.33110.0 mm
Circumference96.32,447 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)657.8409 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)677–678421 per km
Approved wheel width9.0–11.0229–279 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 275/40R22

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 275/40R22

What is 275/40R22 in inches?

30.66 inches tall, 10.83 inches wide, on a 22-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 30.7×10.8R22.

How much does a 275/40R22 tire weigh?

Between 31.8 lb and 39.5 lb for the 15 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 (XL); the heaviest is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV (XL).

What wheel width do I need for 275/40R22?

Manufacturers approve 9.0–11.0″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 275/40R22 make?

Published figures run 677–678 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 657.8, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 275/40R22 than 305/35R22?

0.26 inches taller on paper (30.66″ vs 30.41″), which raises the axle about 0.13″. Your speedometer will read about 0.8% slow.