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Offroaders.com Guide to P-Metric Tire Sizes, Conversion Chart and Tire Terminology – P-Metric to Inches

The following chart lists common p-metric tires sizes and the converted tread width and the actual tire height in inches.  The values shown are calculated measurements based on the p-metric formula, which is explained below on this page.  This chart is for an estimated conversion and the actual advertised tire height and tread width will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. If you need to know the actual p-metric tire size and the equivalent measurements in inches for a specific tire, check with the manufacturer’s actual dimensions per individual tire brand before purchasing. 

Rim SizeP-Metric SizeTread WidthActual Tire Height
15 Inch205/70R158. 0 inches26.3 inches
215/75R158.46 inches27.7 inches
235/75R159.25 inches28.9 inches
265/70R1510.4 inches29.6 inches
16 Inch225/75R168.8 inches29.3 inches
235/85R169.25 inches31.7 inches
245/75R169. 6 inches30.5 inches
265/70R1610.4 inches30.6 inches
265/75R1610.4 inches31.6 inches
285/75R1611.2 inches32.8 inches
305/70R1612.0 inches32.8 inches
315/75R1612.4 inches34.6 inches
345/75R1613.6 inches36. 4 inches
17 Inch235/65R179.25 inches29.0 inches
245/70R179.6 inches30.5 inches
255/75R1710.0 inches32.0 inches
255/80R1710.0 inches33.0 inches
265/70R1710.4 inches31.6 inches
275/70R1710. 8 inches32.2 inches
285/70R1711.2 inches32.7 inches
285/75R1711.2 inches33.8 inches
305/65R1712.0 inches32.6 inches
315/70R1712.4 inches34.4 inches
18 Inch265/60R1810.4 inches30.5 inches
275/65R1810. 8 inches32.1 inches
275/70R1810.8 inches33.2 inches
285/75R1811.2 inches34.8 inches
295/65R1812.6 inches33.1 inches
305/60R1812.0 inches32.4 inches
305/70R1812.0 inches34.8 inches
20 Inch275/60R2010. 8 inches33.0 inches
275/65R2010.8 inches34.0 inches
285/60R2011.2 inches33.4 inches
285/65R2011.2 inches34.5 inches
295/55R2012.6 inches32.8 inches
295/60R2011.6 inches33.9 inches
305/55R2012.0 inches33. 2 inches
325/60R2012.8 inches35.3 inches

 

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All tires are required to have certain information molded into the side of the tire in a location known as the sidewall.  Some of the information is self explanatory while other information requires a little knowledge to decipher.  The following will help you understand what this information means.

Tire Type – This Defines the intended proper use of the tire. P indicates this is a passenger car tire while LT indicates the tire would be for a light truck with a heavier load rating.

Tire Width – This is the width of the tire measured in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.  An example might be 215 representing 215 millimeters.

Aspect Ratio – This is the ratio of the height of the tire’s cross-section to its width. An example of this might be 65, which means that the height is equal to 65% of the tire’s width.  To calculate the aspect ratio, multiple the first number (e.g. 215) by the second number with a decimal before the number (e.g. .65).  Using the example numbers the tires aspect ratio would calculate as 215x.65=139.75 where 139.75 is the tires height in millimeters.  This is the height of the rubber from rim to tread on one side of the tire. 

To convert the aspect ratio to a full tire height in inches, do this:
Convert the above calculated tire height (aspect ratio) in millimeters to inches by multiplying the millimeters by .03937 (139. 75 x .03937 = 5.5 inches).  Then take the inches and multiply by two and add the rim size. Example: 5.5 x 2 + 15 (rim size in inches) = a 26 inch tall tire.

Construction – This indicates how the how the tire was put together and will say much about the tires handling characteristics. R indicates the tire is a radial type tire.  For more information about what a radial is, click here.  B indicates the tire is a bias ply type tire.  For more information about bias ply type tires, click here.

Wheel Diameter – This is the width of the opening in the tire where it would be mounted to a wheel.  This is measured from one bead across the opening to the other side of the same bead.  This measurement is in inches and an example would be 15 and indicates that this tire is for a 15 inch rim, or wheel.

Load Index – This is a number corresponds to the maximum load in pounds that a tire can support when properly inflated. You will also find the maximum load in pounds and in kilograms molded elsewhere on the tire sidewall.

Speed Rating – This is a number that corresponds to the maximum service speed for a tire.  See Chart for ratings.  Note: Speed ratings are specific for passenger car tires and not light truck tires.  Light truck tires (LT) are not speed rated. 

Rating

Maximum Speed
Q99 mph
S112 mph
T118 mph
U124 mph
H130 mph
V149 mph
W168 mph
Y186 mph
ZAbove 149 mph

 

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Helpful Tire Info - BUDNIK

Our chart shows the overall section width, the outside diameter, the sidewall height and the recommended rim width range.

If your car requires something unique, start with picking the tire for the end of the car that is the most difficult.

If you’ve mini-tubbed the rear for example, and are going to run a big tire with less brand/tread/size choices, start by figuring out that size and what your options are. Then see if the those tire manufacturers also make a matching tire for your front.

We’ve included the sidewall height of the tire as a quick way to make sure your front tire doesn’t have a taller sidewall than your rear tire when doing staggered sizes. That’s usually not a good look.

There is a recommended rim width range for any given tire size with the ideal width usually around the middle of that spread. Some things to consider are how much sidewall bulge you want to see and most importantly, how wheel width affects the tires ride, handling and wear characteristics.

For grip and even wear the wheel width needs to allow for a good contact patch where the tread meets the pavement.

A wider wheel tends to make the tire more responsive to steering inputs but also taken to extremes can make the ride harsh because the sidewall doesn’t flex as easily.

A narrower wheel can give up some of that responsive handling and will tend to give a softer ride because the sidewall has more curve that flexes more easily.

Budnik Tire Chart     
      
      
SIZEOverall DiameterOverall (section) WidthSidewall HeightApprox Rim WidthsNitto Tires
205/40-1723.58.13.37.0-7.5NT01
205/45-1724.38.13.67 
205/50-1725.18.147 
215/35-1722. 98.537.0-8.5 
215/40-1723.88.53.47.0-8.5 
215/45-1724.78.53.87.0-8.0 
225/35-1723.28.93.17.5-9.0 
225/40-1724.18.93.57.5-9.0 
225/45-17258.947.0-8.5 
225/50-1725.98.94.46.0-8.0 
235/40-1724.49.33.78.0-9.5NT05,NT01
235/45-1725.39.34.27.5-9.0NT555, INVO
235/50-1726.39.34.66.5-8.5 
245/35-1723.89.63.48.0-9.5 
245/40-1724. 79.63.98.0-9.5INVO
245/45-1725.79.64.37.5-9.0INVO, NT01
245/50-1726.79.64.97.0-8.5 
255/40-17251048.5-10.0NT05,NT555,NT01
255/45-1726104.58.0-9.5 
265/40-1725.310.44.29.0-10.0 
275/40-1725.710.84.49.0-11.0 
275/50-1727.810.85.47.5-9.5 
285/40-172611.24.59.5-11.0NT555
315/35-1725.712.44.311.0-12.0NT05,NT555,NT01
      
18″Overall DiameterOverall (section) WidthSidewall HeightApprox Rim Widths 
205/40-1824. 58.13.27.0-8.0 
215/35-1823.98.537.0-8.5 
215/40-1824.88.53.47.0-8.5 
215/45-1825.68.53.87.0-8.0 
225/35-1824.28.93.17.5-9.0 
225/40-1825.18.93.67.5-9.0NT05,NT555,NT01
225/45-18268.947.0-8.5NT555, INVO
235/35-1824.59.33.29.0-9.5 
235/40-1825.49.33.78.0-9.5NT05, NT555, NT01
235/45-1826.39.34.27.5-9.0 
245/35-1824.89.63.48.0-9.5 
245/40-1825. 79.63.98.0-9.5NT05,NT555,INVO,NT01
245/45-1826.79.64.47.5-9.0NT555, INVO
245/50-1827.69.64.87.0-8.5 
255/35-1825103.58.5-10.0NT05, NT555
255/40-18261048.5-10.0 
255/45-1827104.58.0-9.5 
265/35-1825.310.43.79.0-10.0NT05, NT555, INVO
265/40-1826.310.44.29.0-10.0 
275/35-1826.710.83.89.0-11.0NT555, INVO,NT01
275/45-1826.710.84.98.5-10.5 
285/35-1825.911.23.99. 5-11.0NT05, NT555
295/35-1826.111.64.110.0-12.0NT05. INVO
315/30-1825.412.43.711.0-12.0NT05,NT01
335/30-1825.913.2412.0-13.0 
345/30-1826.113.64.112.0-14.0 
      
19″Overall DiameterOverall (section) WidthSidewall HeightApprox Rim Widths 
225/40-1926.18.93.57.0-9.0NT05, INVO
235/35-1925.59.33.28.0-9.5NT05, NT555,NT01
235/40-1926.49.33.78.0-9.5 
245/35-1925.89.63.48.0-9.5NT05, NT555, INVO
245/40-1926. 79.63.98.0-9.5NT05, INVO
245/45-1927.79.64.37.5-9.0 
255/30-19251038.5-9.5INVO
255/35-1926103.58.5-10.0INVO
255/40-19271048.5-10.0NT05, INVO
265/35-1926.310.43.79.0-10.5 
275/35-1926.610.83.89.0-11.0INVO
275/40-1927.710.84.39.0-11.0 
285/30-1925.711.23.49.5-10.5INVO
285/35-1926.911.23.99.5-11.0INVO
285/40-192811.24.59.5-11.0 
295/35-1927. 111.64.110.0-12.0INVO
305/30-1926.2123.610.5-11.5NT05,NT01
305/35-1927.4124.210.5-11.5 
315/40-1928.912.4511.0-12.0INVO
325/30-1926.712.83.812.0-13.0INVO
345/30-1927.113.64.112.0-14.0INVO
345/35-1928.513.64.811.0-13.5 
      
20″Overall DiameterOverall (section) WidthSidewall HeightApprox Rim Widths 
225/35-2026.28.93.17.5-9.0NT555
235/30-2025.69.32.88. 5INVO
235/35-2026.59.33.28.0-9.5 
235/45-2028.39.34.27.5-9.0 
235/55-2030.29.35.16.5-8.5 
245/30-2025.89.62.98.0-9.0NT555, INVO
245/35-2026.89.63.48.0-9.5NT555, INVO
245/40-2027.79.63.98.0-9.5NT555, INVO
245/45-2028.79.64.37.5-9.0INVO
245/50-2029.69.64.87.0-8.5 
255/30-20261038.5-9.5INVO
255/35-2027103.58.5-10NT05, NT555, INVO
255/40-20281048. 5-10NT01
255/45-2029104.58.0-9.5NT05, INVO
255/50-20301057.0-9.0 
255/55-2031105.57.0-9.0 
265/30-2026.310.43.19.0-10.0 
265/35-2027.310.43.79-10.5NT555
265/40-2028.310.44.29.0-10.5 
265/45-2029.410.44.78.5-10.0 
275/30-2026.510.83.29.0-10.0NT555, INVO
275/35-2027.610.83.99.0-11.0NT05, NT555, INVO
275/40-2028.710.84.39.0-11.0INVO
275/45-2029.710. 84.98.5-10.0 
285/30-2026.711.23.49.5-10.5NT555, INVO
285/35-2027.911.23.99.5-11.0NT01
285/40-202911.24.59.5-11.0 
285/45-2030.111.259.0-10.5 
295/30-202711.63.510.0-11.0 
295/35-2028.111.64.110.0-11.5INVO
295/40-2029.311.64.610.0-12.0 
295/45-2030.511.65.29.5-11.0 
295/50-2031.611.65.88.0-10.5 
305/35-2028.4124.210.0-12.0 
305/40-2029. 6124.810.0-12.0 
315/35-2028.712.44.310.5-12.5NT05, INVO
335/25-2026.613.2412.0-13.00 
335/30-2027.913.2411.5-12.5 
345/25-2026.813.63.412.0-13.0INVO
      
LT TRUCKOverall DiameterOverall (section) WidthSidewall HeightApprox Rim Widths 
265/60-2032.510.46.37.5-9.5TERRA
275/60-203310.86.57.5-9.5TERRA
285/55-6032.311.26.28.0-10.0TERRA
285/60-2033.511.26.78. 0-10.0 
305/55-2033.2126.68.5-11.0TERRA
      
22″Overall DiameterOverall (section) WidthSidewall HeightApprox Rim Widths 
235/30-2227.69.32.88.5 
245/30-2227.89.62.98.0-9.0NT555, INVO
255/30-22281038.0-8.5NT555, INVO
255/35-2229103.58.5-10INVO
265/30-2228.310.43.19.0-10.0INVO
265/35-2229.310.43.79.0-10.5420S
265/40-2230.310.44.29.0-10.5420S, NT555
265/45-2231. 410.44.78.5-10.0 
275/30-2228.510.83.29.0-10.0INVO
275/40-2230.710.84.39.0-11.0420S
275/45-2231.710.84.98.5-10.0420S
285/30-2228.711.23.49.5-10.5INVO
285/35-2229.911.23.99.5-11.0420S, NT555
285/40-223111.24.59.5-11.0420S
285/45-2232.111.259.0-11.0 
295/30-222911.63.510.0-11.0 
295/45-2232.511.65.29.5-11.0 
305/35-2230.4124.210.5-11.5 
305/40-2231. 6124.810.0-12.0 
305/45-2232.8125.49.0-1.0 
315/25-2228.212.43.111.0-12.0 
335/25-2228.510.83.211.5-12.5 
335/30-2228.713.73.312.0-13.0 

Tire Calculator inches

American and European tires are distinguished by their markings. European tires have a metric marking system. Therefore, when replacing tires, the problem of translating tire parameters may arise. In most cases, this is the conversion of inches to centimeters. Enter the size in inches and click calculate. You will see the tire size in meters (dimensions will be rounded to European parameters).

US size
Metric size
Rounded to EU

Comparison: inch and meter sizes

When you enter the old inch parameters and new European ones, you can see how the external parameters of the tire and ground clearance will change, as well as differences in the speedometer readings.

Old size: 27293031323335373840 / 8.59.510.511.512.513.514.515.5 R 14151616.517182022
New size: 145155165175185195205215225235245255265275285295305315325 / /253035404550555606570758085 R 12131415161718192021222324
Tire width mm (A)
Profile height mm (B)
ID mm (C)
OD, mm (D)
Speedometer (km/h)
Real speed (km/h)
Difference (km/h)

Ground clearance (mm)

Metric to Inch Tire Size Conversion (US)

Thanks to the Tire Calculator, you can do the reverse calculation - convert "cm" and "mm" to inches. To do this, enter the size, diameter, width and height of the tire profile and click the "calculate" button. The calculator will convert the values ​​to inches.

Attention! This R-metric calculator is used to convert European tire size to US tire size. But you can also use it to convert a tire from "inch" style to R-metric. Some dimensions may not be translated correctly (for example, the metric tire dimensions are 33x12.50x15 when converted to R-metric 318/72 R15, but if you translate the dimensions back, you will see 33x12.52x15). This may be due to minor rounding errors.

Vianor. Table of the dependence of the tire width of a passenger car on the landing width of the rim

Disc seat width

Minimum tire width

Optimum tire width

Maximum tire width

5. 0"

155 mm

165 or 175 mm

185 mm

5.5"

165 mm

175 or 185 mm

195 mm

6.0 inch

175 mm

185 or 195 mm

205 mm

6.5"

185 mm

195 or 205 mm

215 mm

7.0 inch

195 mm

205 or 215 mm

225 mm

7.5"

205 mm

215 or 225 mm

235 mm

8.0 inch

215 mm

225 or 235 mm

245 mm

8.5"

225 mm

235 or 245 mm

255 mm

9. 0 inch

235 mm

245 or 255 mm

265 mm

9.5"

245 mm

255 or 265 mm

275 mm

10.0 inch

255 mm

265 or 275 mm

285 mm

10.5"

265 mm

275 or 285 mm

295 mm

11.0"

275 mm

285 or 295 mm

305 mm

11.5"

285 mm

295 or 305 mm

315 mm

12.0"

295 mm

305 or 315 mm

325 mm

12.5"

305 mm

315 or 325 mm

335 mm

Metric tire width

Profile

Metric designation

Permissible disc width range

35 Series

275/35R17

9. 0-10.5

335/35R17

11.0-13.0

345/35R15

11.0-13.5

40 Series

285/40R15

11.0-13.5

215/40R15

7.0-8.5

245/40R17

8.0-9.5

255/40R17

8.5-10.0

265/40R17

8.5-10.0

235/40R18

8.0-9.5

45 Series

195/45/R15

6.5-7.5

215/45R15

7.0-8.5

255/45R15

8.5-10.0

205/45R16

7.0

225/45R16

7. 5-9.0

245/45R16

8.0-9.5

215/45R17

7.0-8.5

235/45R17

8.0-9.5

255/45R17

8.5-10.5

50 Series

175/50R13

5.0-6.0

195/50R14

5.5-7.0

205/50R15

5.5-7.5

215/50R15

6.0-7.5

225/50R15

6.0-8.0

195/50R16

5.5-7.0

205/50R16

5.5-7.5

225/50R16

6.0-8.0

235/50R16

6. 5-8.5

215/50R17

6.5-7.5

55 Series

205/55R14

5.5-7.5

185/55R15

6.0-6.5

195/55R15

5.5-7.0

205/55R15

5.5-7.5

205/55R16

5.5-7.5

225/55R16

6.0-8.0

60 Series

185/60R13

5.0-6.5

205/60R13

5.5-7.5

185/60R14

5.0-6.5

195/60R14

5.5-7.0

205/60R14

5.5-7.5

195/60R15

5. 5-7.0

205/60R15

5.5-7.5

215/60R15

6.0-7.5

225/60R15

6.0-8.0

235/60R15

6.5-8.5

65 Series

185/65R15

5.0-6.5

195/65R15

5.5-7.0

205/65R15

5.5-7.5

215/65R15

6.0-7.5

70 Series

165/70R10

4.5-5.5

175/70R12

5.0-6.0

175/70R13

5.0-6.0

205/45R16

7.0

185/70R13

5. 0-6.5

185/70R14

5.0-6.5

195/70R15

5.5-7.0

205/70R14

5.5-7.5

185/70R15

5.0-6.5

205/70R15

5.5-7.5

215/70R15

6.0-7.5

82 Series

155R12

4.0-5.0

155R13

4.0-5.5

165R13

4.0-5.5

175R14

4.5-6.0

185R14

4.5-6.0

165R15

4.0-5.5

Tire width in P-metric dimension

Profile

Metric designation

Permissible disc width range

75 Series

P205/75R15

5. 5-7.5

P215/75R15

5.5-7.5

P225/75R15

6.0-8.0

P235/75R15

6.0-8.0

80 Series

P155/80R13

4.5-5.5

P165/80R13

4.5-6.0

P175/80R13

4.5-6.0

P185/80R13

5.0-6.5

35 Series

P315/35R17

10.0-12.0

40 Series

P275/40R17

8.5-10.0

50 Series

P215/50R13

5.5-8.5

P235/50R13

6.0-9.0

P245/50R14

6.


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