325/25R21 tire size in inches
A 325/25R21 tire measures
27.4" tall × 12.8" wide
3.20" sidewall on a 21" wheel. 736 revolutions per mile.
325/25R21 means a tire 325 mm wide, with sidewalls 25% as tall as the tire is wide (81 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.
325/25R21 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.40 inches (696 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 12.80 inches (325 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 3.20 inches (81 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 21 inches |
| Circumference | 86.1 inches (2,186 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 736 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 457 |
| Approximate rim width | 10.5" to 12.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.4x12.8R21 |
| Aspect ratio | 25% |
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 325/25R21 on a 21" wheel
These 21" sizes are within 3% of 325/25R21's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/35R21 | 27.48" | 9.25" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 275/30R21 | 27.50" | 10.83" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/30R21 | 27.26" | 10.43" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 335/25R21 | 27.59" | 13.19" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/35R21 | 27.20" | 8.86" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 315/25R21 | 27.20" | 12.40" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 285/30R21 | 27.73" | 11.22" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 245/35R21 | 27.75" | 9.65" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 255/30R21 | 27.02" | 10.04" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 345/25R21 | 27.79" | 13.58" | +1.4% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 305/25R21 | 27.00" | 12.01" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 295/30R21 | 27.97" | 11.61" | +2.1% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/70R15 | 15" | 27.40" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/40R20 | 20" | 27.40" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/35R19 | 19" | 27.41" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/85R13 | 13" | 27.39" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/45R18 | 18" | 27.39" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 355/30R19 | 19" | 27.39" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/25R22 | 22" | 27.41" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 185/85R15 | 15" | 27.38" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/50R17 | 17" | 27.43" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/30R20 | 20" | 27.44" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/40R19 | 19" | 27.35" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 295/45R17 | 17" | 27.45" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 315/25R21narrower: 27.2" × 12.4"
- 335/25R21wider: 27.6" × 13.2"
- 325/30R21taller sidewall: 28.7" × 12.8"
Compare 325/25R21 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 325/25R21 tire?
- A 325/25R21 tire is 27.4 inches tall (696 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.8 inches wide with 3.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 325/25R21 mean?
- 325/25R21 means a tire 325 mm wide, with sidewalls 25% as tall as the tire is wide (81 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 325/25R21 tire make?
- About 736 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 86.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 325/25R21 tire?
- Roughly 10.5" to 12.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 235/35R21 instead of 325/25R21?
- 235/35R21 is +0.08 inches (+0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.2 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.