305/40R24 tire size in inches

A 305/40R24 tire measures

33.6" tall × 12.0" wide

4.80" sidewall on a 24" wheel. 600 revolutions per mile.

305/40R24 means a tire 305 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (122 mm), radial construction (R), for a 24 inch wheel.

33.6"24" rim4.8"12.0" wide
305/40R24: 33.6 inches tall, 12.0 inches wide, on a 24 inch rim, drawn to scale

305/40R24 specs

Overall diameter (height)33.61 inches (854 mm)
Section width12.01 inches (305 mm)
Sidewall height4.80 inches (122 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter24 inches
Circumference105.6 inches (2,682 mm)
Revolutions per mile600
Revolutions per kilometer373
Approximate rim width10.0" to 11.5"
In inches (flotation style)33.6x12.0R24
Aspect ratio40%

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 305/40R24 on a 24" wheel

These 24" sizes are within 3% of 305/40R24's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
345/35R2433.51"13.58"−0.3%59.8 mphCompare
355/35R2433.78"13.98"+0.5%60.3 mphCompare
295/40R2433.29"11.61"−0.9%59.4 mphCompare
315/40R2433.92"12.40"+0.9%60.6 mphCompare
335/35R2433.23"13.19"−1.1%59.3 mphCompare
325/40R2434.24"12.80"+1.9%61.1 mphCompare
285/40R2432.98"11.22"−1.9%58.9 mphCompare
325/35R2432.96"12.80"−1.9%58.8 mphCompare
315/35R2432.68"12.40"−2.8%58.3 mphCompare
335/40R2434.55"13.19"+2.8%61.7 mphCompare
275/40R2432.66"10.83"−2.8%58.3 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
305/65R1818"33.61"0.0%Compare
295/50R2222"33.61"0.0%Compare
285/65R1919"33.59"−0.1%Compare
345/50R2020"33.58"−0.1%Compare
355/45R2121"33.58"−0.1%Compare
315/55R2020"33.64"+0.1%Compare
265/75R1818"33.65"+0.1%Compare
265/65R2020"33.56"−0.1%Compare
325/45R2222"33.52"−0.3%Compare
335/55R1919"33.51"−0.3%Compare
285/70R1818"33.71"+0.3%Compare
265/85R1616"33.74"+0.4%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 305/40R24 with another size

With 315/40R24 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.6 mph

315/40R24 is +0.31 inches (+0.9%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

305/40R24315/40R24Difference%
Overall diameter33.61"33.92"+0.31"+0.9%
Section width12.01"12.40"+0.39"+3.3%
Sidewall height4.80"4.96"+0.16"+3.3%
Circumference105.58"106.57"+0.99"+0.9%
Revolutions per mile600.1594.6−5.6−0.9%

Questions

How tall is a 305/40R24 tire?
A 305/40R24 tire is 33.6 inches tall (854 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.0 inches wide with 4.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 305/40R24 mean?
305/40R24 means a tire 305 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (122 mm), radial construction (R), for a 24 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 305/40R24 tire make?
About 600 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 105.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 305/40R24 tire?
Roughly 10.0" to 11.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 345/35R24 instead of 305/40R24?
345/35R24 is −0.10 inches (−0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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