295/25R21 tire size in inches

A 295/25R21 tire measures

26.8" tall × 11.6" wide

2.90" sidewall on a 21" wheel. 752 revolutions per mile.

295/25R21 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 25% as tall as the tire is wide (74 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.

26.8"21" rim2.9"11.6" wide
295/25R21: 26.8 inches tall, 11.6 inches wide, on a 21 inch rim, drawn to scale

295/25R21 specs

Overall diameter (height)26.81 inches (681 mm)
Section width11.61 inches (295 mm)
Sidewall height2.90 inches (74 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter21 inches
Circumference84.2 inches (2,139 mm)
Revolutions per mile752
Revolutions per kilometer467
Approximate rim width9.5" to 11.0"
In inches (flotation style)26.8x11.6R21
Aspect ratio25%

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 295/25R21 on a 21" wheel

These 21" sizes are within 3% of 295/25R21's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
245/30R2126.79"9.65"−0.1%60.0 mphCompare
305/25R2127.00"12.01"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
285/25R2126.61"11.22"−0.7%59.6 mphCompare
255/30R2127.02"10.04"+0.8%60.5 mphCompare
235/30R2126.55"9.25"−1.0%59.4 mphCompare
225/35R2127.20"8.86"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
315/25R2127.20"12.40"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
275/25R2126.41"10.83"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
265/30R2127.26"10.43"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
225/30R2126.31"8.86"−1.8%58.9 mphCompare
265/25R2126.22"10.43"−2.2%58.7 mphCompare
325/25R2127.40"12.80"+2.2%61.3 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
245/25R2222"26.82"+0.1%Compare
345/25R2020"26.79"−0.1%Compare
275/50R1616"26.83"+0.1%Compare
215/40R2020"26.77"−0.1%Compare
215/70R1515"26.85"+0.2%Compare
285/35R1919"26.85"+0.2%Compare
225/50R1818"26.86"+0.2%Compare
245/35R2020"26.75"−0.2%Compare
195/70R1616"26.75"−0.2%Compare
225/55R1717"26.74"−0.2%Compare
275/45R1717"26.74"−0.2%Compare
205/55R1818"26.88"+0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 295/25R21 with another size

With 305/25R21 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.4 mph

305/25R21 is +0.20 inches (+0.7%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

295/25R21305/25R21Difference%
Overall diameter26.81"27.00"+0.20"+0.7%
Section width11.61"12.01"+0.39"+3.4%
Sidewall height2.90"3.00"+0.10"+3.4%
Circumference84.22"84.84"+0.62"+0.7%
Revolutions per mile752.3746.9−5.5−0.7%

Questions

How tall is a 295/25R21 tire?
A 295/25R21 tire is 26.8 inches tall (681 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 2.9 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 295/25R21 mean?
295/25R21 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 25% as tall as the tire is wide (74 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 295/25R21 tire make?
About 752 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 84.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 295/25R21 tire?
Roughly 9.5" to 11.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 245/30R21 instead of 295/25R21?
245/30R21 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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