235/55R21 tire size in inches
A 235/55R21 tire measures
31.2" tall × 9.3" wide
5.09" sidewall on a 21" wheel. 647 revolutions per mile.
235/55R21 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (129 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.
235/55R21 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 31.18 inches (792 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.25 inches (235 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.09 inches (129 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 21 inches |
| Circumference | 97.9 inches (2,488 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 647 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 402 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 31.2x9.3R21 |
| Aspect ratio | 55% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 235/55R21 on a 21" wheel
These 21" sizes are within 3% of 235/55R21's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325/40R21 | 31.24" | 12.80" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 285/45R21 | 31.10" | 11.22" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 255/50R21 | 31.04" | 10.04" | −0.4% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 265/50R21 | 31.43" | 10.43" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 315/40R21 | 30.92" | 12.40" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 295/45R21 | 31.45" | 11.61" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 335/40R21 | 31.55" | 13.19" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 355/35R21 | 30.78" | 13.98" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R21 | 31.61" | 9.65" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 225/55R21 | 30.74" | 8.86" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 275/45R21 | 30.74" | 10.83" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 245/50R21 | 30.65" | 9.65" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355/40R20 | 20" | 31.18" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 335/50R18 | 18" | 31.19" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 315/45R20 | 20" | 31.16" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/70R16 | 16" | 31.16" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 305/30R24 | 24" | 31.20" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 305/55R18 | 18" | 31.21" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/50R20 | 20" | 31.22" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 345/45R19 | 19" | 31.22" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 335/35R22 | 22" | 31.23" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 275/75R15 | 15" | 31.24" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/50R22 | 22" | 31.25" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/60R20 | 20" | 31.10" | −0.2% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 235/55R21 tire?
- A 235/55R21 tire is 31.2 inches tall (792 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.3 inches wide with 5.1 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 235/55R21 mean?
- 235/55R21 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (129 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 235/55R21 tire make?
- About 647 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 97.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 235/55R21 tire?
- Roughly 6.5" to 8.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 325/40R21 instead of 235/55R21?
- 325/40R21 is +0.06 inches (+0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.