Section Width975 mm (38.4")
Aspect Ratio40%
Rim Diameter12"
Overall Diameter1085 mm (42.7")
Sidewall Height390 mm
Circumference3408 mm
975/40R12 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 975/40R12 tire size

Size geometry

A 975/40R12 tire has a 975mm section width and a 40% aspect ratio, mounted on a 12-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 390.0mm (15.35") and overall outside diameter is 1084.8mm (42.71"). At highway speed the tire completes about 293 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 975/40R12 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 965/40R12 and 985/40R12. 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 975/40R12 you can upsize to 985/38R13 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 965/42R11 (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 975/40R12 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 975/40R12

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