Section Width155 mm (6.1")
Aspect Ratio496%
Rim Diameter12"
Overall Diameter1842 mm (72.5")
Sidewall Height769 mm
Circumference5788 mm
155/496R12 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 155/496R12 tire size

Size geometry

A 155/496R12 tire has a 155mm section width and a 496% aspect ratio, mounted on a 12-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 768.8mm (30.27") and overall outside diameter is 1842.4mm (72.54"). At highway speed the tire completes about 173 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 155/496R12 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 145/530R12 and 165/466R12. 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 155/496R12 you can upsize to 165/458R13 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 145/539R11 (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 155/496R12 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 155/496R12

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