275/50R22 in inches

A 275/50R22 tire is 32.8″ tall and 10.8″ wide, and fits a 22″ wheel. In inches it is written 32.8×10.8R22.

Diameter32.83″

Width10.83″

Sidewall5.41″

Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.

Manufacturer data

How tall 275/50R22 tires really are

Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 19 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 31.9″ under load (below).

Real 275/50R22 tires measure 32.80–32.90″, against 32.83″ from the size code. Most run taller than the size code (16 of 19).

Height under load31.9″

Published revs per mile (632–633) mean the tire rolls like a 31.9″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread36.3–59.2 lb

The lightest (Michelin Primacy LTX, XL) is 22.9 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, LT E).

19 tires in 275/50R22

Sort by the spec you care about.

	Load					Revs/mi	Source
Michelin Primacy LTXAll-season	XL · 115H	32.90	36.3	9.5	2,679	633	Spec page
Michelin Primacy All SeasonTouring	XL · 115W	32.90	37.5	8.5	2,679	633	Spec page
General Grabber HTS60Touring	XL · 115H	32.80	39.0	10.0	2,679	633	Spec page
Michelin X-Ice Snow+Winter	XL · 115H	32.87	39.5	10.5	2,679	633	Spec page
Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2All-season	XL · 115H	32.90	39.6	11.0	2,679	633	Spec page
Michelin X-Ice SnowWinter	XL · 115H	32.87	40.4	10.5	2,679	633	Spec page
BFGoodrich Advantage Control HTHighway	SL · 111H	32.87	42.0	12.0	2,403	633	Spec page
Toyo Celsius IITouring	SL · 111T	32.87	42.5	12.1	2,403	632	Spec page
Toyo Open Country A/T III EVAll-terrain	XL · 115H	32.90	42.8	13.0	2,679	632	Spec page
General Grabber H/THighway	XL · 115H	32.80	43.0	12.0	2,679	633	Spec page
Toyo Proxes ST IIIPerformance	XL · 115V	32.87	43.2	10.1	2,679	632	Spec page
Toyo Observe G3-IceWinter	SL · 111T	32.87	44.1	12.0	2,403	632	Spec page
Toyo Open Country H/T IIHighway	SL · 111H	32.87	45.3	11.1	2,403	632	Spec page
Toyo Open Country A/T IIIAll-terrain	SL · 111T	32.87	46.9	13.5	2,403	632	Spec page
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/AAll-terrain	XL · 115H	32.90	47.4	12.5	2,679	633	Spec page
Toyo Open Country R/T TrailRugged-terrain	SL · 111T	32.87	48.0	13.5	2,403	632	Spec page
Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2All-season	LT E · 119S	32.90	51.2	14.0	3,000	633	Spec page
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3All-terrain	LT E · 119S	32.90	59.2	16.0	3,000	633	Spec page
General Grabber Arctic XWinter	SL · 115T	32.80	–	12.0	2,679	633	Spec page

Is 275/50R22 a 33-inch tire?

≈33″

Yes. The size code works out to 32.83″, and the 19 tires here publish 32.80–32.90″, so people call it a 33.

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

A true 33×12.50R22 is 0.17″ taller on paper and 1.7″ wider.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

Size	Diameter ″	vs 275/50R22	Difference
285/45R22	32.10	-0.73″	-2.2%
325/40R22	32.24	-0.59″	-1.8%
265/50R22	32.43	-0.39″	-1.2%
305/40R23	32.61	-0.22″	-0.7%
305/45R22	32.81	-0.02″	-0.1%
275/55R21	32.91	+0.08″	+0.3%
33×12.50R22	33.00	+0.17″	+0.5%
355/40R22	33.18	+0.35″	+1.1%
285/50R22	33.22	+0.39″	+1.2%
295/50R22	33.61	+0.79″	+2.4%

How to read 275/50R22

How to read any tire size

How 275/50R22 115H is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 19 tires here (8 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

250Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 50% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 137.5 mm or 5.41 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

422Wheel diameter

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

5115Load index

Each tire carries up to 2,679 lb (1,215 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6HSpeed rating

Rated for up to 130 mph sustained.

XLExtra load

Printed after the size. In this size the XL tires carry up to 2,679 lb each and the standard-load tires up to 2,679 lb, as published.

Specification	Inches	Metric
Overall diameter	32.83	834 mm
Section width	10.83	275 mm
Sidewall height	5.41	137.5 mm
Circumference	103.1	2,619 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)	614.4	382 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)	632–633	393 per km
Approved wheel width	7.5–9.5	191–241 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 275/50R22

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 275/50R22

What is 275/50R22 in inches?

32.83 inches tall, 10.83 inches wide, on a 22-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 32.8×10.8R22.

How much does a 275/50R22 tire weigh?

Between 36.3 lb and 59.2 lb for the 18 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin Primacy LTX (XL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 (LT E).

What wheel width do I need for 275/50R22?

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

How many revolutions per mile does a 275/50R22 make?

Published figures run 632–633 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 614.4, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

What is the difference between P275/50R22 and LT275/50R22?

Passenger tires (17 here) are built for passenger loads, with max loads of 2403–2679 lb. Light-truck tires (2 here) come in heavier load ranges with max loads of 3000 lb, and are usually heavier with deeper tread.

How much taller is 275/50R22 than 305/45R22?

0.02 inches taller on paper (32.83″ vs 32.81″), which raises the axle about 0.01″. Your speedometer will read about 0.1% slow.