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265/40R22 tire size

A 265/40R22 tire stands 30.3 inches tall and 10.4 inches wide, with a 4.2-inch sidewall on a 22-inch rim.

30.3″OVERALL 30.3 IN · RIM 22 IN10.4″4.2″WIDTH · SIDEWALL
Overall height
30.3 in771 mm
Section width
10.4 in265 mm
Sidewall height
4.2 in106 mm
Rim diameter
22 in559 mm
Circumference
95.3 in2422 mm
Revolutions per mile
665413 per km
Inch size
30.3x10.4R22

Compare it with any other size in the tire size calculator.

Sizes you can swap to

These 22-inch sizes are within two width steps and 3% of a 265/40R22's overall height, the usual limit before the speedometer, ABS and transmission notice. The closest is 275/40R22, 1.0% taller (0.31 in). Wider sizes also need room in the wheel well and a rim width that suits them.

SizeHeightWidthAt 60 mph
275/40R22+1.0%+0.31 in+10 mm60.6 mph
255/40R22−1.0%−0.31 in−10 mm59.4 mph
245/45R22+1.1%+0.33 in−20 mm60.7 mph
285/35R22−1.6%−0.49 in+20 mm59.0 mph
285/40R22+2.1%+0.63 in+20 mm61.2 mph
245/40R22−2.1%−0.63 in−20 mm58.8 mph
255/45R22+2.3%+0.69 in−10 mm61.4 mph
275/35R22−2.5%−0.77 in+10 mm58.5 mph

Plus and minus sizes

Changing rim size means changing the sidewall to keep the same overall height. On 20-inch or 21-inch or 24-inch rims, these are the closest matches to a 265/40R22.

SizeHeightWidthAt 60 mph
265/50R20+0.3%+0.09 in±0 mm60.2 mph
265/45R21+0.1%+0.04 in±0 mm60.1 mph
265/30R24−0.3%−0.09 in±0 mm59.8 mph

Other 22-inch sizes near 265/40R22

265 mm wide, other sidewalls

40 series, other widths

See the other sizes for this rim on 22-inch tire sizes.

Shop 265/40R22 tires

These open each store's own list of 265/40R22 tires, where you can filter by type, load and speed rating.

265/40R22 questions

How tall is a 265/40R22 tire?

About 30.3 inches (771 mm) from the ground to the top of the tread, unloaded. On the vehicle, carrying weight, it sits a little lower.

What does 265/40R22 mean?

265 is the section width in millimetres (10.4 in). 40 means the sidewall is 40% of that width: 106 mm, or 4.2 in. R means radial construction, and 22 is the rim diameter in inches.

Can I use 275/40R22 instead of 265/40R22?

275/40R22 is 1.0% taller (0.31 in) and 10 mm wider, which is inside the usual 3% rule. With it fitted, the speedometer shows 60 mph when you are doing 60.6 mph. Make sure the extra width clears the suspension and fender liner at full lock.

What is 265/40R22 in inches?

In inch terms it is 30.3x10.4R22: 30.3 inches tall, 10.4 inches wide, for a 22-inch rim.

How many revolutions per mile does a 265/40R22 make?

About 665 turns per mile, worked out from its unloaded circumference of 95.3 inches. Makers list slightly higher numbers for their own tires, because a loaded tire rolls on a smaller radius.