Section Width975 mm (38.4")
Aspect Ratio37%
Rim Diameter12"
Overall Diameter1026 mm (40.4")
Sidewall Height361 mm
Circumference3224 mm
975/37R12 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 975/37R12 tire size

Size geometry

A 975/37R12 tire has a 975mm section width and a 37% aspect ratio, mounted on a 12-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 360.8mm (14.20") and overall outside diameter is 1026.3mm (40.41"). At highway speed the tire completes about 310 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 975/37R12 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 965/37R12 and 985/37R12. 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 975/37R12 you can upsize to 985/35R13 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 965/39R11 (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 975/37R12 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 975/37R12

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