How do you convert standard tires to metric?

The first number on a metric tire is the width in millimeters. Divide this number by 25.4 to get the inch equivalent as there is 25.4 mm in 1 inch. The third number generally preceded by an “R” is the wheel diameter. The sidewall or aspect ratio are used in metric tire sizes to determine the overall height of a tire.

Are tire sizes metric?

Most passenger car tires today are “metric” or “P-metric” (similar, with the “P” designating passenger car use). This type of size listing can be especially confusing because it not only deals in inches and millimeters, it also gives you a percentage that you’ll need to use to do the math to find the tire diameter.

What is the metric equivalent of a 35 inch tire?

315/70/17 is usually the accepted metric equivalent size for standard/imperial 35-inch tires.

What is the metric size of a 33 inch tire?

285/75/16 is usually the accepted metric equivalent size for 33’s. 16.831″ + 16″ wheel = 32.831″ approximate tire diameter.

What is metric tire conversion formula?

Metric Tire Measurement

Tire Width:	Section width divided by 25.4 (Ex: 225 / 25.4 = 8.86″)
Section Height:	Tire width times aspect ratio (Ex: 8.86″ x 70% = 6.20″)
Overall Diameter:	Section height times 2 plus rim diameter (Ex: (6.20″ x 2) + 15 = 27.40″)

What is P-metric tire sizing?

A “P” listed in front of the tire size indicates that it is “P-metric” size. P-metric stands for passenger vehicle. Passenger vehicles are cars (for example sedans and coupes), minivans, or CUVs, but can also be trucks that do not carry extra heavy loads or run on gravel roads.

What size tire is equal to a 33×12 50?

Tire size equivalent chart for 33″, 35″, 37″ or 40″ tires

33″ Tires (+/- 0.50″ in overall diameter)
33X11.50-15	375/55-16	285/70-17
33X12.50-15		305/65-17
33X13.50-15		33X12.50-17
33X15.50-15

How tall is a p235 75R15?

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Item Dimensions	28.9 x 28.9 x 9.3 inches	28.9 x 9.3 x 28.9 inches
Load Index	105	105.0
Rim Size	15.00 inches	15.00 inches
Section Width	235 millimeters	235 millimeters