335/50R21 tire size in inches

A 335/50R21 tire measures

34.2" tall × 13.2" wide

6.59" sidewall on a 21" wheel. 590 revolutions per mile.

335/50R21 means a tire 335 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (168 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.

34.2"21" rim6.6"13.2" wide
335/50R21: 34.2 inches tall, 13.2 inches wide, on a 21 inch rim, drawn to scale

335/50R21 specs

Overall diameter (height)34.19 inches (868 mm)
Section width13.19 inches (335 mm)
Sidewall height6.59 inches (168 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter21 inches
Circumference107.4 inches (2,728 mm)
Revolutions per mile590
Revolutions per kilometer367
Approximate rim width9.5" to 11.0"
In inches (flotation style)34.2x13.2R21
Aspect ratio50%

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 335/50R21 on a 21" wheel

These 21" sizes are within 3% of 335/50R21's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
305/55R2134.21"12.01"+0.1%60.0 mphCompare
325/50R2133.80"12.80"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
345/50R2134.58"13.58"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
295/55R2133.78"11.61"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
315/55R2134.64"12.40"+1.3%60.8 mphCompare
355/45R2133.58"13.98"−1.8%58.9 mphCompare
315/50R2133.40"12.40"−2.3%58.6 mphCompare
355/50R2134.98"13.98"+2.3%61.4 mphCompare
285/55R2133.34"11.22"−2.5%58.5 mphCompare
325/55R2135.07"12.80"+2.6%61.6 mphCompare
345/45R2133.22"13.58"−2.8%58.3 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
345/45R2222"34.22"+0.1%Compare
325/40R2424"34.24"+0.1%Compare
275/75R1818"34.24"+0.1%Compare
315/65R1818"34.12"−0.2%Compare
295/70R1818"34.26"+0.2%Compare
295/65R1919"34.10"−0.3%Compare
275/65R2020"34.07"−0.3%Compare
285/85R1515"34.07"−0.3%Compare
325/55R2020"34.07"−0.3%Compare
285/55R2222"34.34"+0.4%Compare
325/60R1919"34.35"+0.5%Compare
315/70R1717"34.36"+0.5%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 335/50R21 with another size

With 345/50R21 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.7 mph

345/50R21 is +0.39 inches (+1.2%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

335/50R21345/50R21Difference%
Overall diameter34.19"34.58"+0.39"+1.2%
Section width13.19"13.58"+0.39"+3.0%
Sidewall height6.59"6.79"+0.20"+3.0%
Circumference107.41"108.64"+1.24"+1.2%
Revolutions per mile589.9583.2−6.7−1.1%

Questions

How tall is a 335/50R21 tire?
A 335/50R21 tire is 34.2 inches tall (868 mm), calculated from the size. It is 13.2 inches wide with 6.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 335/50R21 mean?
335/50R21 means a tire 335 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (168 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 335/50R21 tire make?
About 590 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 107.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 335/50R21 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 305/55R21 instead of 335/50R21?
305/55R21 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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