My Tire Guide

305/35R22 tire size

A 305/35R22 tire stands 30.4 inches tall and 12.0 inches wide, with a 4.2-inch sidewall on a 22-inch rim.

30.4″OVERALL 30.4 IN · RIM 22 IN12.0″4.2″WIDTH · SIDEWALL
Overall height
30.4 in772 mm
Section width
12.0 in305 mm
Sidewall height
4.2 in107 mm
Rim diameter
22 in559 mm
Circumference
95.5 in2426 mm
Revolutions per mile
663412 per km
Inch size
30.4x12.0R22

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Sizes you can swap to

These 22-inch sizes are within two width steps and 3% of a 305/35R22's overall height, the usual limit before the speedometer, ABS and transmission notice. The closest is 315/35R22, 0.9% taller (0.28 in). Wider sizes also need room in the wheel well and a rim width that suits them.

SizeHeightWidthAt 60 mph
315/35R22+0.9%+0.28 in+10 mm60.5 mph
295/35R22−0.9%−0.28 in−10 mm59.5 mph
285/35R22−1.8%−0.55 in−20 mm58.9 mph
285/40R22+1.9%+0.57 in−20 mm61.1 mph
295/40R22+2.9%+0.89 in−10 mm61.7 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 305/35R22.

SizeHeightWidthAt 60 mph
295/45R20+0.2%+0.05 in−10 mm60.1 mph
295/40R21−0.4%−0.11 in−10 mm59.8 mph
275/30R24+0.3%+0.09 in−30 mm60.2 mph

Other 22-inch sizes near 305/35R22

305 mm wide, other sidewalls

35 series, other widths

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

Shop 305/35R22 tires

These open each store's own list of 305/35R22 tires, where you can filter by type, load and speed rating.

305/35R22 questions

How tall is a 305/35R22 tire?

About 30.4 inches (772 mm) from the ground to the top of the tread, unloaded. On the vehicle, carrying weight, it sits a little lower.

What does 305/35R22 mean?

305 is the section width in millimetres (12.0 in). 35 means the sidewall is 35% of that width: 107 mm, or 4.2 in. R means radial construction, and 22 is the rim diameter in inches.

Can I use 315/35R22 instead of 305/35R22?

315/35R22 is 0.9% taller (0.28 in) and 10 mm wider, which is inside the usual 3% rule. With it fitted, the speedometer shows 60 mph when you are doing 60.5 mph. Make sure the extra width clears the suspension and fender liner at full lock.

What is 305/35R22 in inches?

In inch terms it is 30.4x12.0R22: 30.4 inches tall, 12.0 inches wide, for a 22-inch rim.

How many revolutions per mile does a 305/35R22 make?

About 663 turns per mile, worked out from its unloaded circumference of 95.5 inches. Makers list slightly higher numbers for their own tires, because a loaded tire rolls on a smaller radius.