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285/55R22 tire size in inches
285/55R22 is 34.34" tall and 11.22" wide, and fits a 22" rim. In flotation (inch) sizing that is roughly 34.3x11.2R22.
285/55R22 dimensions
| Measurement | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 34.34" | 872 mm |
| Section width | 11.22" | 285 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.17" | 156.8 mm |
| Rim diameter | 22" | 558.8 mm |
| Circumference | 107.9" | 2740 mm |
| Revolutions per mile | 587 | |
| Aspect ratio | 55% (sidewall is 55% of the width) | |
Drawn to scale
Among the 65 sizes for 22" wheels on this site, 285/55R22 is #43 by height (shortest: 235/30R22, tallest: 285/75R22).
What people compare 285/55R22 with
Real comparisons drivers search for, worked out against 285/55R22:
| Compared size | Height | Width | Sidewall | Speedo at true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/45R22 | -2.24" (-6.52%) | 0.00" | -1.12" | 64.2 mph |
285/55R22 against the most popular 22" sizes
| Popular size | Height | Width | Sidewall | Speedo at true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/45R22 | -1.53" (-4.46%) | +0.79" | -0.77" | 62.8 mph |
| 325/50R22 | +0.46" (+1.34%) | +1.58" | +0.23" | 59.2 mph |
| 305/40R22 | -2.73" (-7.95%) | +0.79" | -1.37" | 65.2 mph |
| 275/50R22 | -1.51" (-4.4%) | -0.39" | -0.76" | 62.8 mph |
| 285/50R22 | -1.12" (-3.26%) | 0.00" | -0.56" | 62 mph |
How the 285/55R22 numbers are worked out
The size code reads as 285 mm section width, 55% aspect ratio, R for radial construction and 22-inch wheel.
- Sidewall = 285 × 55% = 156.8 mm = 6.17"
- Diameter = 22" + 2 × 6.17" = 34.34"
- Circumference = π × 34.34" = 107.9"
- Revs per mile = 63,360" ÷ 107.9" = 587
Sizes that can replace 285/55R22 on a 22" wheel
Within 3% of 34.34". Last column: speedometer reading at a true 60 mph.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Speedo at true 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315/50R22 | 34.40" | 12.40" | +0.17% | 59.9 mph |
| 265/60R22 | 34.52" | 10.43" | +0.52% | 59.7 mph |
| 355/45R22 | 34.58" | 13.98" | +0.7% | 59.6 mph |
| 305/50R22 | 34.01" | 12.01" | -0.96% | 60.6 mph |
| 275/55R22 | 33.91" | 10.83" | -1.25% | 60.8 mph |
| 295/55R22 | 34.78" | 11.61" | +1.28% | 59.2 mph |
| 325/50R22 | 34.80" | 12.80" | +1.34% | 59.2 mph |
| 375/40R22 | 33.81" | 14.76" | -1.54% | 60.9 mph |
| 275/60R22 | 34.99" | 10.83" | +1.89% | 58.9 mph |
| 295/50R22 | 33.61" | 11.61" | -2.13% | 61.3 mph |
| 325/45R22 | 33.52" | 12.80" | -2.39% | 61.5 mph |
| 335/50R22 | 35.19" | 13.19" | +2.48% | 58.6 mph |
One size wider or narrower
- Narrower: 275/55R22 — 10.83" wide, 33.91" tall
- Wider: 295/55R22 — 11.61" wide, 34.78" tall
Same height on a different wheel size
- 325/75R15 15" (-0.44%)
- 275/85R16 16" (+0.2%)
- 295/80R16 16" (+0.7%)
- 315/75R16 16" (+0.76%)
- 305/75R16 16" (-0.96%)
- 285/80R16 16" (-1.14%)
- 325/70R16 16" (-1.25%)
- 265/85R16 16" (-1.75%)
- 315/70R17 17" (+0.06%)
- 275/80R17 17" (-0.06%)
Questions about 285/55R22
How tall is a 285/55R22 tire in inches?
A 285/55R22 tire is 34.34 inches (872 mm) tall: the 22-inch rim plus two sidewalls of 6.17 inches each.
Is 285/55R22 a 34 inch tire?
Yes. At 34.34 inches tall it is commonly called a 34-inch tire.
How many revolutions per mile does a 285/55R22 make?
About 587 revolutions per mile, based on a calculated circumference of 107.9 inches.
What size can replace 285/55R22?
315/50R22 is the closest match on a 22" rim (+0.17% height). Check load index, speed rating and clearance first.
Compare 285/55R22 against any other size with the tire size calculator.