Are 33 tires the same as 285?

Are 33 tires the same as 285?

A lot of people do not know “are 33-inch tires the same as 285”. They assume that two of these metrics are different. The answer is “yes, it is”. 285 tires refer to the width in millimeters while 33-inch tires allude to diameter.

Are 275 tires 33s?

Tires that measure 275/60 R20 are equivalent to the 33-inch. To calculate this, we multiply the width and the aspect ratio (275*0.60 = 165mm) and then convert the mm to inches (165mm ÷ 25.4 = 6.496 inches).

Are 265 tires the same as 33?

A 33 is a 33 no matter what, but a 265/70/16 is a 30 1/2″ tall tire and a 265/75R17 is a 32 1/2″ tall tire.

What size rim does a 33-inch tire fit?

33-inch tires work well with rims that measure 15 or 16 inches in width, while 35-inch tires should only be used with rims that are at least 17-inches wide.