255/50R22 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 255/50R22, a common size on SUVs. It fits the and more.
What 255/50R22 tires cost
Kumho Crugen HP71
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Continental CrossContact LX Sport
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
The strongest wet and snow braking and the longest tread life among what is stocked in this size. Worth it if you keep the car.
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $1,200 to $1,520, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
This size is not in our retailer's product feed, so these are typical ranges across the US online sellers, checked by hand rather than pulled live. Treat them as a guide to what is reasonable, and let the button below show what the size actually costs today.
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About the 255/50R22 size
Front size on the largest ultra-luxury cars, paired with a 285/45R22 rear. Comfort and noise matter more than grip here, and several versions use foam inserts.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 255/50R22 tire is 255 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 50 percent of that (about 5.0 inches tall), and it mounts on a 22-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 32 inches. Every replacement has to match all three numbers, and the load index and speed rating on the placard inside the driver's door have to be met or exceeded.
Our guide on reading a tire size walks through the markings, and this one lists every load index and speed code.
Winter on an SUV in this size
Most SUVs in this size are all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, which is enough to satisfy Colorado's Passenger Vehicle Traction Law on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison, in force from September 1 to May 31, as long as the tires have at least 3/16 inch of tread. A two-wheel-drive version must instead be on tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer. Fines start at $130. Four driven wheels help you pull away, not stop: a heavy SUV on worn all-seasons needs much more road to brake on snow than the same vehicle on a tire with the 3PMSF symbol, so in the snow belt choose the tire, not just the drivetrain.
Vehicles that use 255/50R22
Confirm on the door-jamb sticker before ordering. Optional wheel packages often change the size within the same model.
Which type of 255/50R22 tire?
All-Season Tires
Drivers in the South, West Coast and mild parts of the Midwest who want one set of tires that lasts a long time and is quiet.
All-Terrain Tires
Pickup, Jeep and SUV owners who tow, drive gravel or dirt roads, or need real traction in snow and mud.
Highway Truck & SUV Tires
Pickup and SUV owners who commute, haul the family or tow on pavement and want quiet, long tread life and good fuel economy.
Frequently asked questions
How much do 255/50R22 tires cost?
Expect $230–$290 per tire for a budget brand, $300–$380 for a mid-range tire like the Continental CrossContact LX Sport, and $390–$510 for a premium tire like the Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season. A set of four therefore starts at about $920. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 255/50R22 tires?
255/50R22 is original equipment on , among others. Always confirm with the sticker inside your driver's door, because trim levels and wheel packages can change the size.
What is the best 255/50R22 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Continental CrossContact LX Sport, is the sweet spot of price and tread life. If you keep the vehicle a long time or drive in heavy rain and snow, the Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Kumho Crugen HP71 is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 255/50R22 tires?
On a front- or rear-wheel-drive car, yes: replace in pairs on the same axle and put the newer pair on the rear. On all-wheel-drive vehicles most makers want all four replaced together, or a new tire shaved to match, because a difference in circumference strains the drivetrain.