265/55R22 vs 275/50R22
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -1.9 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 265/55R22 | 275/50R22 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 33.5" | 32.8" | -1.9 % |
| Sidewall | 5.74" | 5.41" | -5.7 % |
| Section width | 265 mm | 275 mm | +3.8 % |
| Circumference | 105.2" | 103.1" | -1.9 % |
| Revs per mile | 602 | 614 | +1.9 % |
| Axle height | 16.74" | 16.41" | -8.3 mm |
| Approved rim width | 7.5–9.5" | 7.5–10" | overlap 7.5–9.5" |
Both are approved on a rim 7.5" to 9.5" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 265/55R22. Fit 275/50R22 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.4 mph | -0.6 |
| 50 mph | 49.0 mph | -1.0 |
| 70 mph | 68.6 mph | -1.4 |
| 90 mph | 88.3 mph | -1.7 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,806 on the road, so it over-counts by 194. At a true 70 mph the first turns 703 times a minute, the second 717.
What drivers reported
Nobody has filed a complaint naming 265/55R22. 275/50R22 carries 2.