255/25R24 tire size in inches
A 255/25R24 tire measures
29.0" tall × 10.0" wide
2.51" sidewall on a 24" wheel. 695 revolutions per mile.
255/25R24 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 25% as tall as the tire is wide (64 mm), radial construction (R), for a 24 inch wheel.
255/25R24 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.02 inches (737 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.04 inches (255 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 2.51 inches (64 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 24 inches |
| Circumference | 91.2 inches (2,316 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 695 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 432 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.5" to 10.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 29.0x10.0R24 |
| 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 255/25R24 on a 24" wheel
These 24" sizes are within 3% of 255/25R24's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/25R24 | 29.22" | 10.43" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/25R24 | 29.41" | 10.83" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 285/25R24 | 29.61" | 11.22" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 295/25R24 | 29.81" | 11.61" | +2.7% | 61.6 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/65R17 | 17" | 29.03" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/35R22 | 22" | 29.03" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/40R21 | 21" | 29.03" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/50R17 | 17" | 29.01" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/65R18 | 18" | 29.00" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/45R20 | 20" | 29.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/50R19 | 19" | 29.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/55R18 | 18" | 29.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/60R16 | 16" | 28.99" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/60R17 | 17" | 29.05" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 355/25R22 | 22" | 28.99" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/85R16 | 16" | 29.05" | +0.1% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 255/25R24 tire?
- A 255/25R24 tire is 29.0 inches tall (737 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.0 inches wide with 2.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 255/25R24 mean?
- 255/25R24 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 25% as tall as the tire is wide (64 mm), radial construction (R), for a 24 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 255/25R24 tire make?
- About 695 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 91.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 255/25R24 tire?
- Roughly 8.5" to 10.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 265/25R24 instead of 255/25R24?
- 265/25R24 is +0.20 inches (+0.7%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.4 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.