Section Width145 mm (5.7")
Aspect Ratio166%
Rim Diameter12"
Overall Diameter786 mm (30.9")
Sidewall Height241 mm
Circumference2470 mm
145/166R12 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 145/166R12 tire size

Size geometry

A 145/166R12 tire has a 145mm section width and a 166% aspect ratio, mounted on a 12-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 240.7mm (9.48") and overall outside diameter is 786.2mm (30.95"). At highway speed the tire completes about 405 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 145/166R12 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 135/178R12 and 155/155R12. Both keep your speedometer reading within 1% — safe for daily use, ABS, and stability control. Always verify load and speed ratings before swapping.

Plus / minus sizing options

For a 145/166R12 you can upsize to 155/147R13 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 135/188R11 (minus-one) for a softer ride or winter setup. Both stay inside the Âą3% diameter tolerance that ABS and TPMS systems expect.

Vehicle compatibility

0 vehicles in our database run the 145/166R12 tire size from the factory. Aftermarket fitment depends on rim width, offset, and clearance — match these specs to your wheel before purchasing tires.

Vehicles Using 145/166R12

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