How tall is a 285/55R22 tire?

A 285/55R22 has a nominal overall diameter of 34.34 inches (872 mm), calculated as the 22-inch wheel plus two sidewalls. This is the unloaded figure — a fitted tire sits fractionally shorter under the weight of the vehicle.

What wheel size does a 285/55R22 tire fit?

A 285/55R22 fits a wheel of 22 inches in diameter. The wheel also has to be within the rim width range the manufacturer publishes for this size, which is printed in the tire's spec sheet.

What do the numbers in 285/55R22 mean?

285 is the section width in millimetres. 55 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall is 55% of the width, so 156.8 mm here. R marks the construction (radial). 22 is the wheel diameter in inches.

Size Dimensions & Specs

Tires Size 285/55R22

Dimensions, specs, and every size 285/55R22 tire currently in stock

Overall Height

34.34"

872 mm · calculated

Section Width

285 mm

11.22 inches

Sidewall Height

6.17"

156.8 mm · 55% profile

Wheel Diameter

22"

558.8 mm

285/55R22 Specifications

Read directly from the size code. Load index, speed rating, and rim width range vary by model.

Specification	Imperial	Metric
Section width	11.22 in	285 mm
Aspect ratio	55%	—
Sidewall height	6.17 in	156.8 mm
Overall diameter (calculated)	34.34 in	872 mm
Wheel / rim diameter	22 in	558.8 mm
Construction	Radial	—

What does 285/55R22 mean?

Reading the code on your sidewall

Section width

285 mm

The distance from sidewall to sidewall across the tire's widest point.

Aspect ratio

55% profile

The sidewall stands 55% of the section width, which is 156.8 mm on this size.

Construction (R)

Radial

The body plies run across the tire at right angles to the direction of travel.

Wheel diameter

22 in

Fits a wheel measuring 22 inches across.

285/55R22 Questions & Answers

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285/55R22 Specifications

What does 285/55R22 mean?

285 mm

55% profile

Radial

22 in

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