295/40R22 in inches

A 295/40R22 tire is 31.3″ tall and 11.6″ wide, and fits a 22″ wheel. In inches it is written 31.3×11.6R22.

Diameter31.29″

Width11.61″

Sidewall4.65″

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

Manufacturer data

How tall 295/40R22 tires really are

Heights published by Michelin and Toyo for all 3 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 30.3–30.4″ under load (below).

Real 295/40R22 tires measure 31.30″, against 31.29″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

Height under load30.3–30.4″

Published revs per mile (664–665) mean the tire rolls like a 30.3–30.4″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread35.1–39.2 lb

The lightest (Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4, XL) is 4.1 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Toyo Proxes Sport 2, XL).

3 tires in 295/40R22

Sort by the spec you care about.

	Load					Revs/mi	Source
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4Performance	XL · 112Y	31.30	35.1	10.0	2,469	665	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUVPerformance	XL · 112Y	31.30	39.0	9.5	2,469	665	Spec page
Toyo Proxes Sport 2Performance	XL · 112Y	31.30	39.2	9.2	2,469	664	Spec page

Is 295/40R22 a 31-inch tire?

≈31″

Yes. The size code works out to 31.29″, and the 3 tires here publish 31.30″, 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.

Size	Diameter ″	vs 295/40R22	Difference
305/35R22	30.41	-0.89″	-2.8%
275/40R22	30.66	-0.63″	-2.0%
315/35R22	30.68	-0.61″	-2.0%
325/35R22	30.96	-0.33″	-1.1%
285/40R22	30.98	-0.31″	-1.0%
255/45R22	31.04	-0.26″	-0.8%
295/35R23	31.13	-0.16″	-0.5%
305/40R22	31.61	+0.31″	+1.0%
275/45R22	31.74	+0.45″	+1.4%
285/45R22	32.10	+0.81″	+2.6%

How to read 295/40R22

How to read any tire size

How 295/40R22 112Y 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.

1295Section width

295 mm across the widest point, or 11.61 inches. Every 295 size

240Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 40% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 118.0 mm or 4.65 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

422Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 22-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 10.0″ to 11.5″.

5112Load index

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

6YSpeed rating

Rated for up to 186 mph sustained.

XLExtra load

Printed after the size.

Specification	Inches	Metric
Overall diameter	31.29	795 mm
Section width	11.61	295 mm
Sidewall height	4.65	118.0 mm
Circumference	98.3	2,497 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)	644.5	400 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)	664–665	413 per km
Approved wheel width	10.0–11.5	254–292 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 295/40R22

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 295/40R22

What is 295/40R22 in inches?

31.29 inches tall, 11.61 inches wide, on a 22-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 31.3×11.6R22.

How much does a 295/40R22 tire weigh?

Between 35.1 lb and 39.2 lb for the 3 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 (XL); the heaviest is the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 (XL).

What wheel width do I need for 295/40R22?

Manufacturers approve 10.0–11.5″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 295/40R22 make?

Published figures run 664–665 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 644.5, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 295/40R22 than 255/45R22?

0.26 inches taller on paper (31.29″ vs 31.04″), which raises the axle about 0.13″. Your speedometer will read about 0.8% slow.