I. Introduction
Forlander has recently consolidated and published a comprehensive Truck Rim Size and Tire-Wheel Matching Chart for trucks and buses. This essential truck tire rim size chart is designed to provide clarity and precision for fleet maintenance, tire dealers, and vehicle manufacturers.
The newly released chart encompasses recommendations for over 200 different radial truck tires and bias-ply tires. For each tire specification, it clearly details both the Recommended Application Rim and the Standard Rim sizes, helping you determine the best rim size for truck applications.
The tube-type truck tire configuration remains popular for specific applications where reliability and proven performance are paramount. Our compatibility chart includes:Tire Size, Approved Wheel Size, Standard Rim.
| Truck Radial Tire Size | Bias Tire Size | Recommended Wheel Size |
|---|---|---|
| 7.50R16 | 7.50-16 | 6.00G-16 |
| 7.00R16 | 7.00-16 | 5.50F-16 |
| 8.25R16 | 8.25-16 | 6.50-16 |
| 9.00R16 | 9.00-16 | 7.00T-16 |
| 8.25R20 | 8.25-20 | 6.50-20 |
| 9.00R20 | 9.00-20 | 7.00T-20 |
| 10.00R20 | 10.00-20 | 7.50V-20 |
| 11.00R20 | 11.00-20 | 8.00V-20 |
| 12.00R20 | 12.00-20 | 8.50-20 |
| 13.00R20 | 13.00-20 | 9.00-20 |
| 14.00R20 | 14.00-20 | 10.00-20 |
| 12.00R24 | 12.00-24 | 8.50-24 |
| 14.00R24 | 14.00-24 | 10.00-24 |
| 1300R25 | 1300-25 | 8.50-25 |
III. Light Truck Tire Wheel Chart
| Light Truck Tire Size | Approved Rim |
|---|---|
| LT225/75R16 | 6J, 6⁄12J, 6K, 6⁄12K, 6⁄12L, 7J, 7K, 7L |
| LT245/75R16 | 6⁄12J, 6⁄12K, 6⁄12L, 7J, 7K, 7L |
| LT265/75R16 | 7J, 7K, 7L, 8J, 8L |
| LT285/75R16 | 8J, 8L, 8LB, 8KB |
| LT215/85R16 | 5⁄12J, 5⁄12K, 5.50F (SDC), 6J, 6K, 6⁄12J, 6⁄12L, 7J, 7K, 7L |
| LT235/85R16 | 6J, 6K, 6L, 6⁄12J, 6⁄12L, 7J, 7K, 7L |
| LT255/85R16 | 6⁄12J, 6⁄12L, 7KB, 7J, 7K, 7L, 8J, 8KB, 8L, 8LB |
| LT235/70R16 | 6J, 6K, 6L, 6⁄12J, 6⁄12K, 6⁄12L, 7J, 7K, 7KB, 7L, 7⁄12J |
| LT255/70R16 | 6⁄12J, 6⁄12K, 6⁄12L, 7J, 7K, 7KB, 7L, 7⁄12J, 8J, 8KB, 8L, 8LB, 8⁄12J |
| LT275/70R16 | 7J, 7K, 7KB, 7L, 71⁄2J, 8J, 8KB, 8L, 8LB, 81⁄2J, 9J |
| 6.50R16LT | 4⁄12K, 4.50E, 5K, 6K, 6L |
| 7.50R16LT | 5.50F (SDC), 6K, 6L, 6⁄12L, 7L |
| 8.00R16.5 | 6.00, 6.75 |
| 8.75R16.5 | 6.00, 6.75 |
| 9.50R16.5 | 6.75, 8.25 |
| Low Platform Trailer Tire | Approved Rim |
|---|---|
| 7.50R15TR | 6.0, 6.5 |
| 8.25R15TR | 6.5, 7.0 |
| 9.00R15TR | 7.0, 7.5 |
| 10.00R 15TR | 7.5, 8.0 |
| 11.00R 15TR | 8.0, 8.5 |
IV. Truck Rim Size Guide: 15° Commercial Vehicle Tubeless Tire Matching Chart
Modern tubeless tires with 15° tapered bead seats offer enhanced safety and performance. Our detailed matching table includes: Tire Size, Approved Wheel Size, Standard Rim.
17.5-inch Truck Tire and Wheel Rim Matching Chart
Find the correct truck tire sizes for 17 inch rims and other configurations in our full chart.
| Truck Tire Size | Recommended Wheel Size | Standard Rim |
|---|---|---|
| 215/75R17.5 | 17.5X6 | 6.75 |
| 8R17.5 | ||
| 8.5R17.5 | ||
| 205/70R17.5 | 6.75 | |
| 215/70R17.5 | 6.75 | |
| 225/90R17.5 | 17.5X6.75 | 6 |
| 225/80R17.5 | 6 | |
| 225/70R17.5 | ||
| 9.5R17.5 | 6 | |
| 9R17.5 | 6 | |
| 225/75R17.5 | ||
| 235/75R17.5 | 7.5 | |
| 235/70R17.5 | 7.5 | |
| 10R17.5 | 17.5X7.5 | 6.75 |
| 245/70R17.5 | 6.75 | |
| 245/75R17.5 | ||
| 235/60R17.5 | 6.75 | |
| 14-17.5 | 17.5X10.5 | |
| 14R17.5 | ||
| 355/45R17.5 | 17.5X11.75 |
19.5-inch Truck Tire and Wheel Rim Matching Chart
| Truck Tire Size | Recommended Wheel Size | Standard Rim |
|---|---|---|
| 8R19.5 | 19.5X6 | 5.25,6.75 |
| 8-19.5 | 5.25,6.75 | |
| 225/60R19.5 | 6 | |
| 9R19.5 | 19.5X6.75 | 6.75 |
| 225/70R19.5 | 6 | |
| 245/70R19.5 | 19.5X7.5 | 6.75 |
| 265/70R19.5 | 6.75,8.25 | |
| 285/70R19.5 | 19.5X8.25 | 7.5,9 |
| 265/55R19.5 | ||
| 305/70R19.5 | 19.5X9 | 8.25 |
| 15-19.5 | 19.5X11.75 | 12.25 |
| 385/65R19.5 | 12.25 | |
| 15R19.5 | 12.25 | |
| 16.5R19.5 | 19.5X13 | 12.25 |
| 16.5-19.5 | 12.25 | |
| 425/55R19.5 | 1,314 | |
| 445/65R19.5 | 14 | |
| 18R19.5 | 19.5X14 | 13 |
| 445/65R19.5 | ||
| 18-19.5 | 13 | |
| 19-19.5 | 19.5X15 | |
| 445/45R19.5 | 1,415 | |
| 19R19.5 | ||
| 525/65R20.5 | 20.5X16 | |
| 605/70R20.5 | 20.5X18 |
- 19.5X6: Recommended for specific urban delivery vehicles
- 19.5X6.75: Ideal for medium-duty distribution trucks
- 19.5X7.5: Suitable for heavier payload applications
22.5-inch Truck Tire and Wheel Rim Matching Chart
| Truck Tire Size | Recommended Wheel Size | Standard Rim |
|---|---|---|
| 8-22.5 | 22.5X6 | 5.25,6.75 |
| 8R22.5 | 5.25,6.75 | |
| 9R22.5 | 22.5X6.75 | 6.75 |
| 9-22.5 | 6.75 | |
| 235/70R22.5 | 7.5 | |
| 235/80R22.5 | 7.5 | |
| 10R22.5 | 22.5X7.5 | 6.75 |
| 10-22.5 | 6.75 | |
| 255/70R22.5 | 8.25,6.75 | |
| 245/75R22.5 | 6.75 | |
| 265/75R22.5 | 8.25 | |
| 255/80R22.5 | 6.75,8.25 | |
| 11R22.5 | 22.5X8.25 | 7.5 |
| 11-22.5 | 7.5 | |
| 265/60R22.5 | ||
| 275/70R22.5 | 9 | |
| 275/80R22.5 | 7.5,9 | |
| 12R22.5 | 22.5X9 | 8.25 |
| 12-22.5 | 8.25 | |
| 12.75R22.5 | 8.25 | |
| 12.75-22.5 | 8.25 | |
| 285/60R22.5 | 8.25 | |
| 295/60R22.5 | 8.25 | |
| 295/70R22.5 | 8.25 | |
| 295/75R22.5 | 8.25 | |
| 295/80R22.5 | 8.25 | |
| 305/70R22.5 | ||
| 315/70R22.5 | 9.75 | |
| 305/75R22.5 | 8.25 | |
| 315/75R22.5 | 9.75 | |
| 305/85R22.5 | 8.25 | |
| 315/80R22.5 | 9.75 | |
| 13R22.5 | 22.5X9.75 | 9 |
| 13-22.5 | 9 | |
| 305/60R22.5 | 9 | |
| 315/60R22.5 | ||
| 375/90R22.5 | 22.5X10.5 | |
| 365/70R22.5 | 11.75 | |
| 15R22.5 | 22.5X11.75 | 12.25 |
| 15-22.5 | 12.25 | |
| 355/50R22.5 | ||
| 385/65R22.5 | 12.25 | |
| 425/65R22.5 | 22.5X12.25 | 11.75,13,14 |
| 385/55R22.5 | 11.75 | |
| 16.5R22.5 | 22.5X13 | 12.25 |
| 16.5-22.5 | 12.25 | |
| 425/65R22.5 | 14 | |
| 445/75R22.5 | ||
| 445/65R22.5 | 12.25,14 | |
| 18R22.5 | 22.5X14 | 13 |
| 425/65R22.5 | 13.12.25 | |
| 415/45R22.5 | ||
| 445/65R22.5 | ||
| 455/55R22.5 | ||
| 445/50R22.5 | 15 | |
| 455/45R22.5 | 22.5X15 | |
| 455/40R22.5 | 1,516 | |
| 435/45R22.5 | 14 | |
| 495/45R22.5 | 22.5X17 | |
| 555/60R22.5 |
Our detailed matching chart includes:
- 22.5X9 with 12R22.5 tires (8.25″ rim)
- 22.5X9.75 with 13R22.5 tires (9″ rim)
- 22.5X10.5 compatible with 375/90R22.5 or 365/70R22.5 (11.75″ rim)
- 22.5X11.75 matched with 15R22.5 tires (12.25″ rim)
- 22.5X12.25 for 425/65R22.5 tires (11.75/13/14″ rims)
- 22.5X13 with 16.5R22.5 tires (12.25″ rim)
- 22.5X14 for 425/65R22.5 tires (13″ rim)
- 22.5X15 compatible with 455/45R22.5 or 455/40R22.5 (15/16″ rims)
- 22.5X17 recommended for 495/45R22.5 or 555/60R22.5 tires
*When selecting configurations for heavy-duty fleets, the 22.5-inch series is often considered the best rim size for truck fleets for a balanced performance.*
24.5-inch Truck Tire and Wheel Rim Matching Chart
| Truck Tire Size | Recommended Wheel Size | Standard Rim |
|---|---|---|
| 285/75R24.5 | 24.5X8.25 | |
| 275/80R24.5 | 7.5 | |
| 11-24.5 | 7.5 | |
| 11R24.5 | 7.5 | |
| 12R24.5 | 24.5X9 | 8.25 |
| 12-24.5 | 8.25 | |
| 295/80R24.5 | ||
| 305/75R24.5 | ||
| 315/75R24.5 | 9.75 | |
| 13.5R24.5 | 24.5X10.5 | |
| 13.5-24.5 |
- 11R24.5 with 7.5″ rim
- 24.5X9 using 12R24.5 tires (8.25″ rim)
- 12-24.5 configuration (8.25″ rim)
- 24.5X10.5 with 13.5R24.5 tires (9.75″ rim)
- 305/75R24.5 and 315/75R24.5 options (9.75″ rim)
- Some specifications (like 24.5X9 and 12-24.5) are primarily used in Japanese standards
VI. How to Access the Complete Truck Rim Size Chart
To obtain the most comprehensive and accurate matching information, we recommend consulting the full truck tire rim size chart. Forlander has compiled this complete reference table for your convenience, detailing the corresponding relationships between all standard rim widths and tire specifications for light to heavy-duty trucks. Please contact us to obtain your copy.
V. Conclusion
This comprehensive matching guide, serving as a definitive truck tire rim size chart, is a valuable reference for fleet managers. Proper tire-wheel rim selection ensures safety, improves fuel efficiency, and extends equipment life. Note that the 22.5-inch diameter is widely considered the most common rim size for trucks in many long-haul applications. For specific requirements, consult our experts to identify the best rim size for truck performance in your operational needs.
