Section Width315 mm (12.4")
Aspect Ratio255%
Rim Diameter12"
Overall Diameter1911 mm (75.3")
Sidewall Height803 mm
Circumference6005 mm
315/255R12 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 315/255R12 tire size

Size geometry

A 315/255R12 tire has a 315mm section width and a 255% aspect ratio, mounted on a 12-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 803.3mm (31.62") and overall outside diameter is 1911.3mm (75.25"). At highway speed the tire completes about 167 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 315/255R12 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 305/263R12 and 325/247R12. 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 315/255R12 you can upsize to 325/243R13 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 305/268R11 (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 315/255R12 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 315/255R12

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