Best 305/55 R22 tires
3 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Toyo Open Country A/T III EV at 92/100.
35.2″
overall diameter
12″
section width
22″
rim diameter
572.8
revs per mile
Best 305/55 R22 all-terrain tires
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305/55 R22 in inches
| Overall diameter | 35.2″ |
| Section width | 12″ |
| Rim diameter | 22″ |
| Sidewall height | 168 mm |
| Circumference | 110.6″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 572.8 |
The closest flotation size is 35x12.50R22 — 0.6% shorter and 4.1% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 305/55 R22 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
8.5″
Ideal
9.5″
Maximum
11″
Rim diameter is fixed at 22″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 12″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 22x9.5.
Sidewall
305/55 R22 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 305 | The first number is the section width — 305 mm, or about 12 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 55 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 55%, the sidewall is about 168 mm tall. |
| R22 | R means radial construction, which nearly all modern tires use. The number is the rim diameter in inches — this tire fits a 22-inch wheel. |