Section Width475 mm (18.7")
Aspect Ratio36%
Rim Diameter12"
Overall Diameter647 mm (25.5")
Sidewall Height171 mm
Circumference2032 mm
475/36R12 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 475/36R12 tire size

Size geometry

A 475/36R12 tire has a 475mm section width and a 36% aspect ratio, mounted on a 12-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 171.0mm (6.73") and overall outside diameter is 646.8mm (25.46"). At highway speed the tire completes about 492 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 475/36R12 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 465/37R12 and 485/35R12. 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 475/36R12 you can upsize to 485/33R13 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 465/40R11 (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 475/36R12 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 475/36R12

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