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285/40R22 tire size

A 285/40R22 tire stands 31.0 inches tall and 11.2 inches wide, with a 4.5-inch sidewall on a 22-inch rim.

31.0″OVERALL 31.0 IN · RIM 22 IN11.2″4.5″WIDTH · SIDEWALL
Overall height
31.0 in787 mm
Section width
11.2 in285 mm
Sidewall height
4.5 in114 mm
Rim diameter
22 in559 mm
Circumference
97.3 in2472 mm
Revolutions per mile
651405 per km
Inch size
31.0x11.2R22

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 285/40R22's overall height, the usual limit before the speedometer, ABS and transmission notice. The closest is 295/40R22, 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
295/40R22+1.0%+0.31 in+10 mm60.6 mph
275/40R22−1.0%−0.31 in−10 mm59.4 mph
265/45R22+1.3%+0.41 in−20 mm60.8 mph
305/35R22−1.8%−0.57 in+20 mm58.9 mph
265/40R22−2.0%−0.63 in−20 mm58.8 mph
305/40R22+2.0%+0.63 in+20 mm61.2 mph
275/45R22+2.5%+0.77 in−10 mm61.5 mph
295/35R22−2.7%−0.85 in+10 mm58.4 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 285/40R22.

SizeHeightWidthAt 60 mph
255/55R20+0.2%+0.07 in−30 mm60.1 mph
315/40R21−0.2%−0.06 in+30 mm59.9 mph
295/30R24−0.0%−0.01 in+10 mm60.0 mph

Other 22-inch sizes near 285/40R22

285 mm wide, other sidewalls

40 series, other widths

See the other sizes for this rim on 22-inch tire sizes, or other tires about this tall on 31-inch tires.

Shop 285/40R22 tires

These open each store's own list of 285/40R22 tires, where you can filter by type, load and speed rating.

285/40R22 questions

How tall is a 285/40R22 tire?

About 31.0 inches (787 mm) from the ground to the top of the tread, unloaded. On the vehicle, carrying weight, it sits a little lower.

What does 285/40R22 mean?

285 is the section width in millimetres (11.2 in). 40 means the sidewall is 40% of that width: 114 mm, or 4.5 in. R means radial construction, and 22 is the rim diameter in inches.

Can I use 295/40R22 instead of 285/40R22?

295/40R22 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 285/40R22 in inches?

In inch terms it is 31.0x11.2R22: 31.0 inches tall, 11.2 inches wide, for a 22-inch rim.

How many revolutions per mile does a 285/40R22 make?

About 651 turns per mile, worked out from its unloaded circumference of 97.3 inches. Makers list slightly higher numbers for their own tires, because a loaded tire rolls on a smaller radius.