tireheight.com285/50R22 in inches
A 285/50R22 tire is 33.2″ tall and 11.2″ wide, and fits a 22″ wheel. In inches it is written 33.2×11.2R22.
How tall 285/50R22 tires really are
Heights published by BFGoodrich and Toyo for all 4 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 32.3″ under load (below).
Real 285/50R22 tires measure 33.27–33.30″, against 33.22″ from the size code. Every one runs taller than the size code.
Published revs per mile (624–625) mean the tire rolls like a 32.3″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.
The lightest (Toyo Open Country A/T III, LT E) is 5.9 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, LT E).
4 tires in 285/50R22
Sort by the spec you care about.
| Load | Revs/mi | Source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyo Open Country A/T IIIAll-terrain | LT E · 121/118R | 33.27 | 55.6 | 16.5 | 3,195 | 624 | Spec page |
| Toyo Open Country R/T TrailRugged-terrain | LT E · 121/118S | 33.27 | 60.7 | 16.5 | 3,195 | 624 | Spec page |
| BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3All-terrain | LT E · 121S | 33.30 | 61.5 | 15.0 | 3,195 | 625 | Spec page |
| Toyo Open Country R/T ProRugged-terrain | LT E · 121/118Q | 33.30 | 61.5 | 17.1 | 3,195 | 624 | Spec page |
Is 285/50R22 a 33-inch tire?
Yes. The size code works out to 33.22″, and the 4 tires here publish 33.27–33.30″, so people call it a 33.
All 33-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.
A true 33×12.50R22 is 0.22″ shorter on paper and 1.3″ wider.
Compare with nearby sizes
Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.
How to read 285/50R22
Marks a light truck (LT) tire.
A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 50% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 142.5 mm or 5.61 inches.
Radial construction.
Mounts on a 22-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 8.0″ to 10.0″.
Each tire carries up to 3,195 lb (1,450 kg) at its maximum pressure.
Rated for up to 112 mph sustained.
Printed separately as "LOAD RANGE E": a 10-ply rating, inflated up to 80 psi (standard load-range table). The load range E tires here carry up to 3,195 lb each, as published.
| Specification | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 33.22 | 844 mm |
| Section width | 11.22 | 285 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.61 | 142.5 mm |
| Circumference | 104.4 | 2,651 mm |
| Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded) | 607.1 | 377 per km |
| Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers) | 624–625 | 388 per km |
| Approved wheel width | 8.0–10.0 | 203–254 mm |
Speedometer error after switching to 285/50R22
Questions about 285/50R22
What is 285/50R22 in inches?
33.22 inches tall, 11.22 inches wide, on a 22-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 33.2×11.2R22.
How much does a 285/50R22 tire weigh?
Between 55.6 lb and 61.5 lb for the 4 tires listed here. The lightest is the Toyo Open Country A/T III (LT E); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 (LT E).
What wheel width do I need for 285/50R22?
Manufacturers approve 8.0–10.0″ wide wheels for this size.
How many revolutions per mile does a 285/50R22 make?
Published figures run 624–625 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 607.1, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.
How much taller is 285/50R22 than 355/40R22?
0.04 inches taller on paper (33.22″ vs 33.18″), which raises the axle about 0.02″. Your speedometer will read about 0.1% slow.