275/30R21 tire size in inches

A 275/30R21 tire measures

27.5" tall × 10.8" wide

3.25" sidewall on a 21" wheel. 733 revolutions per mile.

275/30R21 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 30% as tall as the tire is wide (83 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.

27.5"21" rim3.2"10.8" wide
275/30R21: 27.5 inches tall, 10.8 inches wide, on a 21 inch rim, drawn to scale

275/30R21 specs

Overall diameter (height)27.50 inches (698 mm)
Section width10.83 inches (275 mm)
Sidewall height3.25 inches (83 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter21 inches
Circumference86.4 inches (2,194 mm)
Revolutions per mile733
Revolutions per kilometer456
Approximate rim width9.0" to 10.5"
In inches (flotation style)27.5x10.8R21
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 275/30R21 on a 21" wheel

These 21" sizes are within 3% of 275/30R21's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
235/35R2127.48"9.25"−0.1%60.0 mphCompare
325/25R2127.40"12.80"−0.4%59.8 mphCompare
335/25R2127.59"13.19"+0.4%60.2 mphCompare
265/30R2127.26"10.43"−0.9%59.5 mphCompare
285/30R2127.73"11.22"+0.9%60.5 mphCompare
245/35R2127.75"9.65"+0.9%60.6 mphCompare
225/35R2127.20"8.86"−1.1%59.4 mphCompare
315/25R2127.20"12.40"−1.1%59.4 mphCompare
345/25R2127.79"13.58"+1.1%60.6 mphCompare
255/30R2127.02"10.04"−1.7%59.0 mphCompare
295/30R2127.97"11.61"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
355/25R2127.99"13.98"+1.8%61.1 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
205/65R1717"27.49"0.0%Compare
245/70R1414"27.50"0.0%Compare
195/75R1616"27.52"+0.1%Compare
225/65R1616"27.52"+0.1%Compare
265/55R1616"27.48"−0.1%Compare
265/60R1515"27.52"+0.1%Compare
245/75R1313"27.47"−0.1%Compare
215/50R1919"27.46"−0.1%Compare
245/65R1515"27.54"+0.2%Compare
295/45R1717"27.45"−0.2%Compare
215/80R1414"27.54"+0.2%Compare
235/30R2222"27.55"+0.2%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 275/30R21 with another size

With 285/30R21 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.5 mph

285/30R21 is +0.24 inches (+0.9%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

275/30R21285/30R21Difference%
Overall diameter27.50"27.73"+0.24"+0.9%
Section width10.83"11.22"+0.39"+3.6%
Sidewall height3.25"3.37"+0.12"+3.6%
Circumference86.38"87.12"+0.74"+0.9%
Revolutions per mile733.5727.2−6.2−0.9%

Questions

How tall is a 275/30R21 tire?
A 275/30R21 tire is 27.5 inches tall (698 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.8 inches wide with 3.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 275/30R21 mean?
275/30R21 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 30% as tall as the tire is wide (83 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 275/30R21 tire make?
About 733 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 86.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 275/30R21 tire?
Roughly 9.0" to 10.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 235/35R21 instead of 275/30R21?
235/35R21 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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