Tire Size Variation

If you’ve ever searched for new tires online, you know how confusing it can be. You type in the size you see on the sidewall, but the results don’t always match what you’re looking for. Suddenly, you’re not sure if you’re searching the right way—should there be slashes, dashes, or spaces? Should you include letters like “LT” or “P” in the size? And why do different listings show what looks like the same size written in several different formats?

Why Tire Size Variations Happen

One reason tire shopping feels so tricky is that there isn’t just one “correct” way to write a tire size. Manufacturers, online retailers, and even vehicle manuals can all use slightly different conventions. For example, a light truck tire size like LT235/80R17 might also be written as 235 80 17 or LT2358017. Some listings add letters like “LT” (for Light Truck) or “P” (for Passenger) at the start. Others might use a mix of slashes and dashes or no separators at all.

This variation in how tire sizes are written doesn’t mean the tire is different. It’s still the same tire. But it does mean that if you search for only one version of the size—say 235/80R17—you might miss listings that use a slightly different format, like 235-80R17 or 235/80/R17. This lack of standardization can make it feel like the tire you need is harder to find than it really is.

Where Variations Really Matter

Some websites are better than others at recognizing multiple formats for the same size. Larger tire retailer sites often have built-in tools that automatically redirect searches to the most commonly used size format. However, marketplaces like OfferUp, Craigslist, and eBay may not make those connections for you. For example, if you’re searching on OfferUp for 275/60R20, you might miss out on listings that use 275 60 20 unless the seller included both formats in the title or description. This means you need to know all the possible ways your size could be listed to make sure you’re seeing every available option.

Examples of Common Tire Sizes and Variations

Here’s a closer look at some popular tire sizes and the ways they might appear online:

  • LT235/80R17:
    LT235/80R17, LT235/80/17, LT2358017, LT235 80 17, LT235 80R 17, LT235-80-17, LT235x80R17, LT235-80R17, LT235-80R-17, LT235/80/R17, LT235 80-R17, LT235-80-R17, LT235x80x17, LT235/80R/17
  • 275/60R20:
    275/60R20, 275/60/20, 2756020, 275 60 20, 275 60R 20, 275-60-20, 275x60R20, 275-60R20, 275-60R-20, 275/60/R20, 275 60-R20, 275-60-R20, 275x60x20, 275/60R/20
  • 195/65R15:
    195/65R15, 195/65/15, 1956515, 195 65 15, 195 65R 15, 195-65-15, 195x65R15, 195-65R15, 195-65R-15, 195/65/R15, 195 65-R15, 195-65-R15, 195x65x15, 195/65R/15

Why These Variations Matter

When you’re trying to find the right tire for your vehicle, using the exact size format is key. Many tire retailers and search engines match results based on the format you enter. If you use “275/60R20” but the site only lists “275 60 20,” you might miss a tire that would have been perfect. On the flip side, some platforms recognize multiple formats, but they still might rank certain listings higher depending on how the size is written. Knowing all the possible ways your size might be displayed can help you cast a wider net and find the right tire more quickly.

How to Make Your Search Easier

The good news is that now that you’re aware of these variations, you can search smarter. When you type in a size, try a few different formats. Start with what’s printed on your sidewall, then test other variations, like removing slashes or using spaces instead. If you’re shopping on a site like danthetireman.com, you’ll often find multiple formats for each size already listed. Being flexible with your search terms helps ensure you’re not missing out on the perfect set of tires.

By understanding why tire size variations exist and how to navigate them, you’ll save time, avoid frustration, and find exactly what you need—all while gaining confidence in your tire-buying journey.

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Additional Tire Sizes and Variations

  • LT265/70R17: LT265/70R17, LT265/70/17, LT2657017, LT265 70 17, LT265 70R 17, LT265-70-17, LT265x70R17, LT265-70R17, LT265-70R-17, LT265/70/R17, LT265 70-R17, LT265-70-R17, LT265x70x17, LT265/70R/17
  • LT275/70R18: LT275/70R18, LT275/70/18, LT2757018, LT275 70 18, LT275 70R 18, LT275-70-18, LT275x70R18, LT275-70R18, LT275-70R-18, LT275/70/R18, LT275 70-R18, LT275-70-R18, LT275x70x18, LT275/70R/18
  • LT285/70R17: LT285/70R17, LT285/70/17, LT2857017, LT285 70 17, LT285 70R 17, LT285-70-17, LT285x70R17, LT285-70R17, LT285-70R-17, LT285/70/R17, LT285 70-R17, LT285-70-R17, LT285x70x17, LT285/70R/17
  • LT315/70R17: LT315/70R17, LT315/70/17, LT3157017, LT315 70 17, LT315 70R 17, LT315-70-17, LT315x70R17, LT315-70R17, LT315-70R-17, LT315/70/R17, LT315 70-R17, LT315-70-R17, LT315x70x17, LT315/70R/17
  • LT245/75R16: LT245/75R16, LT245/75/16, LT2457516, LT245 75 16, LT245 75R 16, LT245-75-16, LT245x75R16, LT245-75R16, LT245-75R-16, LT245/75/R16, LT245 75-R16, LT245-75-R16, LT245x75x16, LT245/75R/16
  • LT265/75R16: LT265/75R16, LT265/75/16, LT2657516, LT265 75 16, LT265 75R 16, LT265-75-16, LT265x75R16, LT265-75R16, LT265-75R-16, LT265/75/R16, LT265 75-R16, LT265-75-R16, LT265x75x16, LT265/75R/16
  • LT225/75R16: LT225/75R16, LT225/75/16, LT2257516, LT225 75 16, LT225 75R 16, LT225-75-16, LT225x75R16, LT225-75R16, LT225-75R-16, LT225/75/R16, LT225 75-R16, LT225-75-R16, LT225x75x16, LT225/75R/16
  • LT235/85R16: LT235/85R16, LT235/85/16, LT2358516, LT235 85 16, LT235 85R 16, LT235-85-16, LT235x85R16, LT235-85R16, LT235-85R-16, LT235/85/R16, LT235 85-R16, LT235-85-R16, LT235x85x16, LT235/85R/16
  • LT285/75R16: LT285/75R16, LT285/75/16, LT2857516, LT285 75 16, LT285 75R 16, LT285-75-16, LT285x75R16, LT285-75R16, LT285-75R-16, LT285/75/R16, LT285 75-R16, LT285-75-R16, LT285x75x16, LT285/75R/16
  • LT265/75R18: LT265/75R18, LT265/75/18, LT2657518, LT265 75 18, LT265 75R 18, LT265-75-18, LT265x75R18, LT265-75R18, LT265-75R-18, LT265/75/R18, LT265 75-R18, LT265-75-R18, LT265x75x18, LT265/75R/18
  • LT275/65R18: LT275/65R18, LT275/65/18, LT2756518, LT275 65 18, LT275 65R 18, LT275-65-18, LT275x65R18, LT275-65R18, LT275-65R-18, LT275/65/R18, LT275 65-R18, LT275-65-R18, LT275x65x18, LT275/65R/18
  • LT295/65R18: LT295/65R18, LT295/65/18, LT2956518, LT295 65 18, LT295 65R 18, LT295-65-18, LT295x65R18, LT295-65R18, LT295-65R-18, LT295/65/R18, LT295 65-R18, LT295-65-R18, LT295x65x18, LT295/65R/18
  • LT305/55R20: LT305/55R20, LT305/55/20, LT3055520, LT305 55 20, LT305 55R 20, LT305-55-20, LT305x55R20, LT305-55R20, LT305-55R-20, LT305/55/R20, LT305 55-R20, LT305-55-R20, LT305x55x20, LT305/55R/20
  • LT375/50R18: LT375/50R18, LT375/50/18, LT3755018, LT375 50 18, LT375 50R 18, LT375-50-18, LT375x50R18, LT375-50R18, LT375-50R-18, LT375/50/R18, LT375 50-R18, LT375-50-R18, LT375x50x18, LT375/50R/18
  • LT285/60R20: LT285/60R20, LT285/60/20, LT2856020, LT285 60 20, LT285 60R 20, LT285-60-20, LT285x60R20, LT285-60R20, LT285-60R-20, LT285/60/R20, LT285 60-R20, LT285-60-R20, LT285x60x20, LT285/60R/20
  • LT325/60R18: LT325/60R18, LT325/60/18, LT3256018, LT325 60 18, LT325 60R 18, LT325-60-18, LT325x60R18, LT325-60R18, LT325-60R-18, LT325/60/R18, LT325 60-R18, LT325-60-R18, LT325x60x18, LT325/60R/18
  • LT315/55R16: LT315/55R16, LT315/55/16, LT3155516, LT315 55 16, LT315 55R 16, LT315-55-16, LT315x55R16, LT315-55R16, LT315-55R-16, LT315/55/R16, LT315 55-R16, LT315-55-R16, LT315x55x16, LT315/55R/16
  • LT285/70R17: LT285/70R17, LT285/70/17, LT2857017, LT285 70 17, LT285 70R 17, LT285-70-17, LT285x70R17, LT285-70R17, LT285-70R-17, LT285/70/R17, LT285 70-R17, LT285-70-R17, LT285x70x17, LT285/70R/17
  • LT305/65R17: LT305/65R17, LT305/65/17, LT3056517, LT305 65 17, LT305 65R 17, LT305-65-17, LT305x65R17, LT305-65R17, LT305-65R-17, LT305/65/R17, LT305 65-R17, LT305-65-R17, LT305x65x17, LT305/65R/17
  • LT285/65R20: LT285/65R20, LT285/65/20, LT2856520, LT285 65 20, LT285 65R 20, LT285-65-20, LT285x65R20, LT285-65R20, LT285-65R-20, LT285/65/R20, LT285 65-R20, LT285-65-R20, LT285x65x20, LT285/65R/20
  • LT325/65R18: LT325/65R18, LT325/65/18, LT3256518, LT325 65 18, LT325 65R 18, LT325-65-18, LT325x65R18, LT325-65R18, LT325-65R-18, LT325/65/R18, LT325 65-R18, LT325-65-R18, LT325x65x18, LT325/65R/18