Section Width295 mm (11.6")
Aspect Ratio259%
Rim Diameter12"
Overall Diameter1833 mm (72.2")
Sidewall Height764 mm
Circumference5758 mm
295/259R12 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 295/259R12 tire size

Size geometry

A 295/259R12 tire has a 295mm section width and a 259% aspect ratio, mounted on a 12-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 764.0mm (30.08") and overall outside diameter is 1832.9mm (72.16"). At highway speed the tire completes about 174 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 295/259R12 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 285/268R12 and 305/251R12. 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 295/259R12 you can upsize to 305/246R13 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 285/273R11 (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 295/259R12 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 295/259R12

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