tireheight.com295/55R22 in inches
A 295/55R22 tire is 34.8″ tall and 11.6″ wide, and fits a 22″ wheel. In inches it is written 34.8×11.6R22.
How tall 295/55R22 tires really are
Heights published by BFGoodrich and Toyo for all 3 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 33.7–34.0″ under load (below).
Real 295/55R22 tires measure 34.76–35.00″, against 34.78″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.
- Toyo Open Country M/T35.00″ +0.22″
- BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO334.80″ +0.02″
- Toyo Open Country A/T III34.76″ −0.01″
Published revs per mile (594–598) mean the tire rolls like a 33.7–34.0″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.
The lightest (Toyo Open Country A/T III, LT E) is 10.7 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Toyo Open Country M/T, LT E).
3 tires in 295/55R22
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Is 295/55R22 a 35-inch tire?
Yes. The size code works out to 34.78″, and the 3 tires here publish 34.76–35.00″, so people call it a 35.
All 35-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.
A true 35×12.50R22 is 0.22″ taller on paper and 0.9″ wider.
Compare with nearby sizes
Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.
| Size | Diameter ″ | vs 295/55R22 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 295/50R22 | 33.61 | -1.16″ | -3.3% |
| 305/50R22 | 34.01 | -0.77″ | -2.2% |
| 285/55R22 | 34.34 | -0.43″ | -1.2% |
| 265/60R22 | 34.52 | -0.26″ | -0.7% |
| 325/50R22 | 34.80 | +0.02″ | +0.1% |
| 275/60R22 | 34.99 | +0.22″ | +0.6% |
| 35×12.50R22 | 35.00 | +0.22″ | +0.6% |
| 35×15.50R22 | 35.00 | +0.22″ | +0.6% |
| 305/55R22 | 35.21 | +0.43″ | +1.2% |
| 375/45R22 | 35.29 | +0.51″ | +1.5% |
How to read 295/55R22
Marks a light truck (LT) tire.
A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 55% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 162.3 mm or 6.39 inches.
Radial construction.
Mounts on a 22-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 8.0″ to 10.5″.
Each tire carries up to 3,640 lb (1,650 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 3,640 lb each, as published.
| Specification | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 34.78 | 883 mm |
| Section width | 11.61 | 295 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.39 | 162.3 mm |
| Circumference | 109.3 | 2,775 mm |
| Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded) | 580.0 | 360 per km |
| Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers) | 594–598 | 369–372 per km |
| Approved wheel width | 8.0–10.5 | 203–267 mm |
Speedometer error after switching to 295/55R22
Questions about 295/55R22
What is 295/55R22 in inches?
34.78 inches tall, 11.61 inches wide, on a 22-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 34.8×11.6R22.
How much does a 295/55R22 tire weigh?
Between 62.8 lb and 73.5 lb for the 3 tires listed here. The lightest is the Toyo Open Country A/T III (LT E); the heaviest is the Toyo Open Country M/T (LT E).
What wheel width do I need for 295/55R22?
Manufacturers approve 8.0–10.5″ wide wheels for this size.
How many revolutions per mile does a 295/55R22 make?
Published figures run 594–598 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 580.0, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.
How much taller is 295/55R22 than 265/60R22?
0.26 inches taller on paper (34.78″ vs 34.52″), which raises the axle about 0.13″. Your speedometer will read about 0.7% slow.