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22-inch tires: sizes and treadwear
Quick answer: NHTSA’s UTQG data lists 28 tire sizes for 22-inch wheels (28 with a treadwear grade). 41 tire lines have a grade at one or more of them, and the median treadwear across line × size grades is 340. The size with the most graded lines is 285/45R22 (11).
28graded sizes
41lines
340median grade
130line × size grades
22-inch sizes in the NHTSA data
| Size | Graded lines | Highest treadwear | Median treadwear |
|---|---|---|---|
| 285/45R22 | 11 | 600 | 460 |
| 265/35R22 | 9 | 500 | 420 |
| 285/35R22 | 9 | 500 | 320 |
| 285/40R22 | 9 | 540 | 260 |
| 265/40R22 | 8 | 680 | 420 |
| 305/40R22 | 8 | 540 | 460 |
| 305/45R22 | 7 | 500 | 460 |
| 265/30R22 | 5 | 500 | 420 |
| 275/40R22 | 5 | 460 | 300 |
| 295/30R22 | 5 | 500 | 320 |
| 245/30R22 | 4 | 500 | 460 |
| 255/30R22 | 4 | 500 | 440 |
| 275/35R22 | 4 | 320 | 270 |
| 275/50R22 | 4 | 700 | 450 |
| 295/35R22 | 4 | 440 | 320 |
| 295/40R22 | 4 | 420 | 250 |
| 315/30R22 | 4 | 320 | 300 |
| 315/35R22 | 4 | 320 | 270 |
| 325/35R22 | 4 | 320 | 250 |
| 235/30R22 | 3 | 500 | 500 |
| 255/45R22 | 3 | 380 | 280 |
| 285/30R22 | 3 | 420 | 260 |
| 255/35R22 | 2 | 420 | 320 |
| 255/40R22 | 2 | 440 | 360 |
| 295/25R22 | 2 | 340 | 260 |
| 275/30R22 | 1 | 320 | 320 |
| 275/45R22 | 1 | 500 | 500 |
| 325/40R22 | 1 | 280 | 280 |
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Treadwear mix at 22 inches
| Treadwear band | Line × size grades | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 200 | 4 | 3.1% |
| 200–299 | 38 | 29.2% |
| 300–399 | 30 | 23.1% |
| 400–499 | 30 | 23.1% |
| 500–599 | 25 | 19.2% |
| 600–699 | 2 | 1.5% |
| 700–799 | 1 | 0.8% |
Brands with the most 22-inch lines
| Brand | Lines graded at 22 inches |
|---|---|
| Hankook | 9 |
| Continental | 5 |
| Michelin | 5 |
| Bridgestone | 4 |
| Yokohama | 3 |
| Goodyear | 2 |
| Nexen | 2 |
| Toyo | 2 |
| Venezia | 2 |
| Falken | 1 |
Highest treadwear grades at 22 inches
| Tire line | Size | Treadwear |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02 | 275/50R22 | 700 |
| Sumitomo HTR ENHANCE CX2 | 265/40R22 | 680 |
| Bridgestone DUELER H/L ALENZA "H" Spd Rtd | 285/45R22 | 600 |
| Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 | 285/45R22 | 540 |
| Michelin Primacy Tour A/S | 285/40R22 | 540 |
| Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 | 305/40R22 | 540 |
| Michelin Primacy LTX | 275/50R22 | 540 |
| Goodyear FORTERA SL | 285/45R22 | 500 |
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FAQ
What does the 22 mean in a tire size?
In a size like 225/65R22, the number after R is the wheel (rim) diameter in inches. It must match your wheel exactly; width and aspect ratio come from your vehicle's placard.
What is the most common 22-inch tire size in NHTSA's data?
By number of graded lines, 285/45R22 (11 line × size grades), followed by 265/35R22 (9). This reflects what is in the NHTSA database, not sales.
What is the typical treadwear grade for 22-inch tires?
The median across 130 line × size grades is 340. Treadwear is the maker's wear rating relative to a control tire, not miles.