Tire size chart in inches
Metric tire sizes give width in millimeters and sidewall as a percentage, which makes them hard to picture. This chart converts a selection of sizes on 15 to 22 inch wheels into inches using the standard formula.[1 · Oct 29, 2026][2 · Oct 29, 2026]

The selection covers a spread of car, crossover, SUV and pickup sizes. It isn't a list of best sellers, and it doesn't say which vehicle uses which size: that's on your vehicle's tire label.[3 · Oct 29, 2026]
15 in wheels
| Size | Overall diameter | Section width | Sidewall height | Rim | Revs per mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/65R15 | 24.98 in 634 mm | 7.68 in 195 mm | 4.99 in 126.8 mm | 15 in | 807 |
| 205/65R15 | 25.49 in 648 mm | 8.07 in 205 mm | 5.25 in 133.2 mm | 15 in | 791 |
| 215/70R15 | 26.85 in 682 mm | 8.46 in 215 mm | 5.93 in 150.5 mm | 15 in | 751 |
| 235/75R15 | 28.88 in 734 mm | 9.25 in 235 mm | 6.94 in 176.2 mm | 15 in | 698 |
16 in wheels
| Size | Overall diameter | Section width | Sidewall height | Rim | Revs per mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/55R16 | 24.88 in 632 mm | 8.07 in 205 mm | 4.44 in 112.8 mm | 16 in | 811 |
| 215/60R16 | 26.16 in 664 mm | 8.46 in 215 mm | 5.08 in 129.0 mm | 16 in | 771 |
| 225/70R16 | 28.40 in 721 mm | 8.86 in 225 mm | 6.20 in 157.5 mm | 16 in | 710 |
| 245/75R16 | 30.47 in 774 mm | 9.65 in 245 mm | 7.23 in 183.8 mm | 16 in | 662 |
| 265/75R16 | 31.65 in 804 mm | 10.43 in 265 mm | 7.82 in 198.8 mm | 16 in | 637 |
17 in wheels
| Size | Overall diameter | Section width | Sidewall height | Rim | Revs per mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/55R17 | 26.31 in 668 mm | 8.46 in 215 mm | 4.66 in 118.2 mm | 17 in | 767 |
| 225/45R17 | 24.97 in 634 mm | 8.86 in 225 mm | 3.99 in 101.2 mm | 17 in | 808 |
| 225/65R17 | 28.52 in 724 mm | 8.86 in 225 mm | 5.76 in 146.2 mm | 17 in | 707 |
| 235/65R17 | 29.03 in 737 mm | 9.25 in 235 mm | 6.01 in 152.8 mm | 17 in | 695 |
| 245/65R17 | 29.54 in 750 mm | 9.65 in 245 mm | 6.27 in 159.2 mm | 17 in | 683 |
| 265/65R17 | 30.56 in 776 mm | 10.43 in 265 mm | 6.78 in 172.2 mm | 17 in | 660 |
| 265/70R17 | 31.61 in 803 mm | 10.43 in 265 mm | 7.30 in 185.5 mm | 17 in | 638 |
| 285/70R17 | 32.71 in 831 mm | 11.22 in 285 mm | 7.85 in 199.5 mm | 17 in | 617 |
18 in wheels
| Size | Overall diameter | Section width | Sidewall height | Rim | Revs per mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/40R18 | 25.09 in 637 mm | 8.86 in 225 mm | 3.54 in 90.0 mm | 18 in | 804 |
| 225/60R18 | 28.63 in 727 mm | 8.86 in 225 mm | 5.31 in 135.0 mm | 18 in | 704 |
| 235/60R18 | 29.10 in 739 mm | 9.25 in 235 mm | 5.55 in 141.0 mm | 18 in | 693 |
| 255/70R18 | 32.06 in 814 mm | 10.04 in 255 mm | 7.03 in 178.5 mm | 18 in | 629 |
| 275/65R18 | 32.07 in 815 mm | 10.83 in 275 mm | 7.04 in 178.8 mm | 18 in | 629 |
19 in wheels
| Size | Overall diameter | Section width | Sidewall height | Rim | Revs per mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/35R19 | 25.48 in 647 mm | 9.25 in 235 mm | 3.24 in 82.2 mm | 19 in | 792 |
| 235/55R19 | 29.18 in 741 mm | 9.25 in 235 mm | 5.09 in 129.2 mm | 19 in | 691 |
| 255/55R19 | 30.04 in 763 mm | 10.04 in 255 mm | 5.52 in 140.2 mm | 19 in | 671 |
20 in wheels
| Size | Overall diameter | Section width | Sidewall height | Rim | Revs per mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/45R20 | 28.68 in 728 mm | 9.65 in 245 mm | 4.34 in 110.2 mm | 20 in | 703 |
| 255/50R20 | 30.04 in 763 mm | 10.04 in 255 mm | 5.02 in 127.5 mm | 20 in | 671 |
| 275/55R20 | 31.91 in 810 mm | 10.83 in 275 mm | 5.95 in 151.2 mm | 20 in | 632 |
| 275/60R20 | 32.99 in 838 mm | 10.83 in 275 mm | 6.50 in 165.0 mm | 20 in | 611 |
| 275/65R20 | 34.07 in 866 mm | 10.83 in 275 mm | 7.04 in 178.8 mm | 20 in | 592 |
22 in wheels
| Size | Overall diameter | Section width | Sidewall height | Rim | Revs per mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/40R22 | 30.35 in 771 mm | 10.43 in 265 mm | 4.17 in 106.0 mm | 22 in | 665 |
| 285/45R22 | 32.10 in 815 mm | 11.22 in 285 mm | 5.05 in 128.2 mm | 22 in | 628 |
The math (our own arithmetic): sidewall height = width × aspect ratio ÷ 100; overall diameter = rim × 25.4 + 2 × sidewall (mm), ÷ 25.4 for inches; revs per mile = 63,360 ÷ (π × diameter in inches); true speed = indicated speed × new diameter ÷ original diameter. These are nominal figures from the size code. Tire Rack notes that real tires differ from the formula, so use the tire maker's published spec when clearance is tight.[2 · Oct 29, 2026]
Reading the chart
- Sizes with a lower aspect ratio have shorter sidewalls, so a bigger wheel can keep a similar overall diameter. That's the idea behind plus sizing.[4 · Oct 29, 2026]
- More revolutions per mile means a shorter tire. Your speedometer is calibrated to the original size.[5 · Oct 29, 2026]
- Overall diameter here is nominal and unloaded. Measured diameters of real tires vary by model.[6 · Oct 29, 2026][2 · Oct 29, 2026]
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Sources: 1. Tire Industry Association, Reading a tire sidewall. 2. Tire Rack, How do I calculate tire dimensions?. 3. NHTSA, Tires. 4. Tire Rack, What are plus size wheels and tires?. 5. BFGoodrich, Changing tire size. 6. Tire Rack, How do I measure a tire's overall diameter?. Checked Oct 29, 2026. Size dimensions, revolutions per mile and speedometer figures are our own arithmetic from the size code. Trademarks belong to their owners; figures are restated in our own words and tables, not reproduced.