Section Width455 mm (17.9")
Aspect Ratio40%
Rim Diameter12"
Overall Diameter669 mm (26.3")
Sidewall Height182 mm
Circumference2101 mm
455/40R12 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 455/40R12 tire size

Size geometry

A 455/40R12 tire has a 455mm section width and a 40% aspect ratio, mounted on a 12-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 182.0mm (7.17") and overall outside diameter is 668.8mm (26.33"). At highway speed the tire completes about 476 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 455/40R12 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 445/41R12 and 465/39R12. 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 455/40R12 you can upsize to 465/36R13 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 445/44R11 (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 455/40R12 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 455/40R12

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