255/50R18 In Inches

What size tire is 255/50R18 in Inches?

The 255/50R18 equivalent to 28x10R18 in inches, as follow:

  • 28 inches (712mm) stand for the tire diameter, also referred to as the tire height
  • 10 inches (255mm) is the tire width, this may also know as the section width
  • 18 inches (457mm) represent the rim diameter or called the wheel diameter that can be mounted on.
InchesMetric
Tire Diameter28"712 mm
Tread Width10"255 mm
Rim Diameter18"457 mm
Sidewall Height5"128 mm
Circumference88.3"2243 mm
Revolutions718 revs/mile446 revs/km
tire diameter
10"
28"
Tire Side
Tire Circumference
88.3"
18"
5"
718 Revs/Mile

How big is a 255/50R18 tire’s height?

The overall diameter of a 255/50R18 is 28.1 inches or 713 mm tall (measurement of a tire’s outside diameter through its exact center when inflated with no load.

How wide is a 255/50R18 tire’s width?

The 255/50R18 has a width of 10 inches or 255 mm wide. This is the measurement of the tire at its thickest point, the distance between the outer sidewall’s widest point and the inner sidewall’s widest point. This physical width of the tire can change if the tire is mounted on a wheel slightly wider or narrower than the size indicated by the rim width.

What is a 255/50R18 tire sidewall height?

The 255/50R18 has a sidewall height of 5 inches or 128 mm tall. It’s measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire.

What size rim do you need for 255/50R18?

The 255/50R18 tire has a size rim of 18 inches or 457 mm. This number represents the distance between the two bead seat areas where the tire is sealed onto the wheel.

How many revolutions for 255/50R18 per mile or kilometer?

The 255/50R18 performs 718 revolutions per mile or 446 revolutions per kilometer. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire revolves while it covers the distance of one mile/kilometer

How about 255/50R18 tire circumference?

The circumference of 255/50R18 is 88.3 inches or 2243 mm.

What’s wider or narrow than 255/50R18 is acceptable?

You can replace the 255/50R18 tires that are within ±3% of the overall tire diameter. In this case, it’s between 27.3 and 28.9 inches (692mm to 734 mm). Check our tire size chart here or the tire size calculator tool here to find your size.


Tire Size Chart for 18" Wheels:

23″ Tire Diameter

24″ Tire Diameter

25″ Tire Diameter


26″ Tire Diameter

27″ Tire Diameter

28″ Tire Diameter


29″ Tire Diameter

30″ Tire Diameter

31″ Tire Diameter


32″ Tire Diameter

33″ Tire Diameter

34″ Tire Diameter


35″ Tire Diameter

36″ Tire Diameter

38″ Tire Diameter


*Disclaimer: The information provided on the tire size is for general informational purposes only. We recommend that you consult a certified tire specialist or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sets specific guidelines for tires used on vehicles.


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