325/30R21 tire size in inches

A 325/30R21 tire measures

28.7" tall × 12.8" wide

3.84" sidewall on a 21" wheel. 703 revolutions per mile.

325/30R21 means a tire 325 mm wide, with sidewalls 30% as tall as the tire is wide (98 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.

28.7"21" rim3.8"12.8" wide
325/30R21: 28.7 inches tall, 12.8 inches wide, on a 21 inch rim, drawn to scale

325/30R21 specs

Overall diameter (height)28.68 inches (728 mm)
Section width12.80 inches (325 mm)
Sidewall height3.84 inches (98 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter21 inches
Circumference90.1 inches (2,288 mm)
Revolutions per mile703
Revolutions per kilometer437
Approximate rim width10.5" to 12.0"
In inches (flotation style)28.7x12.8R21
Aspect ratio30%

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 325/30R21 on a 21" wheel

These 21" sizes are within 3% of 325/30R21's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
245/40R2128.72"9.65"+0.1%60.1 mphCompare
275/35R2128.58"10.83"−0.3%59.8 mphCompare
285/35R2128.85"11.22"+0.6%60.4 mphCompare
335/30R2128.91"13.19"+0.8%60.5 mphCompare
315/30R2128.44"12.40"−0.8%59.5 mphCompare
235/40R2128.40"9.25"−1.0%59.4 mphCompare
225/45R2128.97"8.86"+1.0%60.6 mphCompare
255/40R2129.03"10.04"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
265/35R2128.30"10.43"−1.3%59.2 mphCompare
295/35R2129.13"11.61"+1.6%60.9 mphCompare
345/30R2129.15"13.58"+1.6%61.0 mphCompare
305/30R2128.20"12.01"−1.6%59.0 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
245/45R2020"28.68"0.0%Compare
315/35R2020"28.68"0.0%Compare
205/60R1919"28.69"0.0%Compare
275/40R2020"28.66"−0.1%Compare
215/75R1616"28.70"+0.1%Compare
245/50R1919"28.65"−0.1%Compare
205/85R1515"28.72"+0.2%Compare
225/60R1818"28.63"−0.2%Compare
235/85R1313"28.73"+0.2%Compare
285/30R2222"28.73"+0.2%Compare
295/50R1717"28.61"−0.2%Compare
225/55R1919"28.74"+0.2%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 325/30R21 with another size

With 335/30R21 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.5 mph

335/30R21 is +0.24 inches (+0.8%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

325/30R21335/30R21Difference%
Overall diameter28.68"28.91"+0.24"+0.8%
Section width12.80"13.19"+0.39"+3.1%
Sidewall height3.84"3.96"+0.12"+3.1%
Circumference90.09"90.83"+0.74"+0.8%
Revolutions per mile703.3697.5−5.7−0.8%

Questions

How tall is a 325/30R21 tire?
A 325/30R21 tire is 28.7 inches tall (728 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.8 inches wide with 3.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 325/30R21 mean?
325/30R21 means a tire 325 mm wide, with sidewalls 30% as tall as the tire is wide (98 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 325/30R21 tire make?
About 703 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 90.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 325/30R21 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 245/40R21 instead of 325/30R21?
245/40R21 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.

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