Section Width455 mm (17.9")
Aspect Ratio178%
Rim Diameter12"
Overall Diameter1925 mm (75.8")
Sidewall Height810 mm
Circumference6046 mm
455/178R12 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 455/178R12 tire size

Size geometry

A 455/178R12 tire has a 455mm section width and a 178% aspect ratio, mounted on a 12-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 809.9mm (31.89") and overall outside diameter is 1924.6mm (75.77"). At highway speed the tire completes about 165 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 455/178R12 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 445/182R12 and 465/174R12. 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 455/178R12 you can upsize to 465/171R13 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 445/185R11 (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 455/178R12 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 455/178R12

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