285/55R21 tire size in inches
A 285/55R21 tire measures
33.3" tall × 11.2" wide
6.17" sidewall on a 21" wheel. 605 revolutions per mile.
285/55R21 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (157 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.
285/55R21 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 33.34 inches (847 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.22 inches (285 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.17 inches (157 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 21 inches |
| Circumference | 104.7 inches (2,661 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 605 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 376 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 33.3x11.2R21 |
| 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 285/55R21 on a 21" wheel
These 21" sizes are within 3% of 285/55R21's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315/50R21 | 33.40" | 12.40" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 345/45R21 | 33.22" | 13.58" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 355/45R21 | 33.58" | 13.98" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 305/50R21 | 33.01" | 12.01" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/55R21 | 32.91" | 10.83" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 295/55R21 | 33.78" | 11.61" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 325/50R21 | 33.80" | 12.80" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 335/45R21 | 32.87" | 13.19" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 295/50R21 | 32.61" | 11.61" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 325/45R21 | 32.52" | 12.80" | −2.5% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
| 335/50R21 | 34.19" | 13.19" | +2.5% | 61.5 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R21 | 32.48" | 10.43" | −2.6% | 58.4 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325/60R18 | 18" | 33.35" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/80R16 | 16" | 33.32" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 295/40R24 | 24" | 33.29" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 275/85R15 | 15" | 33.41" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/60R19 | 19" | 33.41" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 295/75R16 | 16" | 33.42" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 295/70R17 | 17" | 33.26" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 275/75R17 | 17" | 33.24" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 335/35R24 | 24" | 33.23" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 285/60R20 | 20" | 33.46" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 285/50R22 | 22" | 33.22" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 265/55R22 | 22" | 33.48" | +0.4% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 285/55R21 tire?
- A 285/55R21 tire is 33.3 inches tall (847 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.2 inches wide with 6.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 285/55R21 mean?
- 285/55R21 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (157 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 285/55R21 tire make?
- About 605 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 104.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 285/55R21 tire?
- Roughly 8.0" to 9.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 315/50R21 instead of 285/55R21?
- 315/50R21 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.