Section Width175 mm (6.9")
Aspect Ratio251%
Rim Diameter38"
Overall Diameter1844 mm (72.6")
Sidewall Height439 mm
Circumference5792 mm
175/251R38 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 175/251R38 tire size

Size geometry

A 175/251R38 tire has a 175mm section width and a 251% aspect ratio, mounted on a 38-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 439.3mm (17.29") and overall outside diameter is 1843.7mm (72.59"). At highway speed the tire completes about 173 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 175/251R38 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 165/266R38 and 185/237R38. 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 175/251R38 you can upsize to 185/231R39 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 165/274R37 (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 175/251R38 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 175/251R38

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