What does a 33 inch tire mean?

The first number is your overall diameter of the tire. In this example the tire diameter or "height" is 33 inches tall. The second number represents the width of the tire. In most cases with inch measurement tires the width will have a . 50 decimal after the initial number.
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Are 285 tires the same as 33?

The answer is “yes, it is”. 285 tires refer to the width in millimeters while 33-inch tires allude to diameter. In other words, they have similar sizes. The measurement systems are quite distinct, so many of us might confuse.
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Are 33 or 35 tires bigger?

A 35” tire offers approximately 1 inch more clearance at the axle compared to a 33-inch tire.
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What size rims do you need for 33-inch tires?

33-inch tires work well with rims that measure 15 or 16 inches in width, while 35-inch tires should only be used with rims that are at least 17-inches wide.
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Are 295 tires the same as 33?

295/70/17 is actually about 3/4 inch taller than most 33's as the former will measure around 33.3" and the latter 29.5".
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Tire Sizes Explained!



What size tire is a 305?

305/70R17 tires have a diameter of 33.8", a section width of 12.0", and a wheel diameter of 17". The circumference is 106.2" and they have 597 revolutions per mile. Generally they are approved to be mounted on 8-9.5" wide wheels.
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How wide is a 305 tire in inches?

Tire width is measured in inches which means that a 305 tire is 305mm wide or approximately 12 inches.
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What is a 275 tire in inches?

275/70R17 tires have a diameter of 32.2", a section width of 10.8", and a wheel diameter of 17". The circumference is 101.0" and they have 627 revolutions per mile. Generally they are approved to be mounted on 7-8.5" wide wheels.
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How tall is a 285 tire?

The sidewall height or "aspect ratio" of a 285/75/R16 tire is 75% of 285mm. Example: 285/75R16 (285 X 75 / 2540 x 2) + 16 = 32.8 inches tall.
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Is a 275 60R20 a 33 inch tire?

275/60R20 Conversion

When converted to inches, 275/60R20 is equivalent to 33x10. 8R20. 275/60R20 tire has a section width of 10.8 inches which is the measurement of tire's width from its inner sidewall to its outer sidewall.
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Can you put 33 tires on 20 rims?

Well-Known Member. You'll be fine with 33's on 20's.
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How tall is a 285 75R17 tire?

285/75R17 tires have a diameter of 33.8", a section width of 11.2", and a wheel diameter of 17". The circumference is 106.2" and they have 596 revolutions per mile.
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Which tire is bigger 305 or 35?

If you have a 305/55-R20 tire, you're working with a 33-inch diameter product that comes with a tread width of approximately 12 inches. When you install a 35/12.5-R20 tire on a vehicle, the product is 35 inches wide and has a tread width of 12.5 inches.
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Are 35 inch tires the same as 315?

That's a mouthful and a lot to digest at once so let's break it down into a simple formula. YES, 315 wide tires are the same as 35” tires although 315 is the tread width in millimeters and 35″ is the tire diameter. 315/70/17 is usually the accepted metric equivalent size for standard/imperial 35-inch tires.
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How wide is a 315?

315/60R15 tires have a diameter of 29.9", a section width of 12.4", and a wheel diameter of 15". The circumference is 93.8" and they have 675 revolutions per mile. Generally they are approved to be mounted on 8.5-11" wide wheels.
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Which tire is bigger 285 or 295?

The only difference here is the overall diameter, the 285 being just under 33" and the 295 being 33.3". The width is different by . 1 inch so no difference there.
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How big is a 295 tire in inches?

295/35R18 tires have a diameter of 26.1", a section width of 11.6", and a wheel diameter of 18". The circumference is 82.0" and they have 772 revolutions per mile. Generally they are approved to be mounted on 10-11.5" wide wheels.
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What size wheel goes with a 33 by 12.5 tire?

Either way 15x8 is fine for 33x12.
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How wide is a 285 tire?

285/75R18 tires have a diameter of 34.8", a section width of 11.2", and a wheel diameter of 18".
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What PSI should my 33 inch tires be?

Try running at 31 PSI for a tankful or 2, you will find the ride will be MUCH smoother. You won't go back. I find running 28-30 PSI is the "sweet spot" for comfort/tire wear.
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