Section Width515 mm (20.3")
Aspect Ratio42%
Rim Diameter22"
Overall Diameter991 mm (39.0")
Sidewall Height216 mm
Circumference3115 mm
515/42R22 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 515/42R22 tire size

Size geometry

A 515/42R22 tire has a 515mm section width and a 42% aspect ratio, mounted on a 22-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 216.3mm (8.52") and overall outside diameter is 991.4mm (39.03"). At highway speed the tire completes about 321 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 515/42R22 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 505/43R22 and 525/41R22. 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 515/42R22 you can upsize to 525/39R23 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 505/45R21 (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 515/42R22 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 515/42R22

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