265/40R24 tire size in inches
A 265/40R24 tire measures
32.3" tall × 10.4" wide
4.17" sidewall on a 24" wheel. 624 revolutions per mile.
265/40R24 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (106 mm), radial construction (R), for a 24 inch wheel.
265/40R24 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 32.35 inches (822 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.17 inches (106 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 24 inches |
| Circumference | 101.6 inches (2,581 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 624 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 387 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.5" to 10.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 32.3x10.4R24 |
| Aspect ratio | 40% |
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 265/40R24 on a 24" wheel
These 24" sizes are within 3% of 265/40R24's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355/30R24 | 32.39" | 13.98" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 305/35R24 | 32.41" | 12.01" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 345/30R24 | 32.15" | 13.58" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 295/35R24 | 32.13" | 11.61" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 255/40R24 | 32.03" | 10.04" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/40R24 | 32.66" | 10.83" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 315/35R24 | 32.68" | 12.40" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 335/30R24 | 31.91" | 13.19" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 285/35R24 | 31.85" | 11.22" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 325/35R24 | 32.96" | 12.80" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 285/40R24 | 32.98" | 11.22" | +1.9% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 325/30R24 | 31.68" | 12.80" | −2.1% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/55R20 | 20" | 32.34" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/80R15 | 15" | 32.32" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/85R16 | 16" | 32.40" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 315/50R20 | 20" | 32.40" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/60R18 | 18" | 32.41" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/50R22 | 22" | 32.43" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 295/70R16 | 16" | 32.26" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 275/75R16 | 16" | 32.24" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 295/45R22 | 22" | 32.45" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 325/40R22 | 22" | 32.24" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 285/60R19 | 19" | 32.46" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 245/75R18 | 18" | 32.47" | +0.4% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 265/40R24 tire?
- A 265/40R24 tire is 32.3 inches tall (822 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 4.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/40R24 mean?
- 265/40R24 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (106 mm), radial construction (R), for a 24 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/40R24 tire make?
- About 624 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 101.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/40R24 tire?
- Roughly 8.5" to 10.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 355/30R24 instead of 265/40R24?
- 355/30R24 is +0.04 inches (+0.1%) 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.