285/30R24 tire size in inches

A 285/30R24 tire measures

30.7" tall × 11.2" wide

3.37" sidewall on a 24" wheel. 656 revolutions per mile.

285/30R24 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 30% as tall as the tire is wide (86 mm), radial construction (R), for a 24 inch wheel.

30.7"24" rim3.4"11.2" wide
285/30R24: 30.7 inches tall, 11.2 inches wide, on a 24 inch rim, drawn to scale

285/30R24 specs

Overall diameter (height)30.73 inches (781 mm)
Section width11.22 inches (285 mm)
Sidewall height3.37 inches (86 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter24 inches
Circumference96.5 inches (2,452 mm)
Revolutions per mile656
Revolutions per kilometer408
Approximate rim width9.5" to 11.0"
In inches (flotation style)30.7x11.2R24
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 285/30R24 on a 24" wheel

These 24" sizes are within 3% of 285/30R24's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
345/25R2430.79"13.58"+0.2%60.1 mphCompare
335/25R2430.59"13.19"−0.4%59.7 mphCompare
275/30R2430.50"10.83"−0.8%59.5 mphCompare
295/30R2430.97"11.61"+0.8%60.5 mphCompare
355/25R2430.99"13.98"+0.8%60.5 mphCompare
255/35R2431.03"10.04"+1.0%60.6 mphCompare
325/25R2430.40"12.80"−1.1%59.3 mphCompare
265/30R2430.26"10.43"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
305/30R2431.20"12.01"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
315/25R2430.20"12.40"−1.7%59.0 mphCompare
265/35R2431.30"10.43"+1.9%61.1 mphCompare
255/30R2430.02"10.04"−2.3%58.6 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
235/85R1515"30.73"0.0%Compare
225/55R2121"30.74"0.0%Compare
275/45R2121"30.74"0.0%Compare
285/70R1515"30.71"−0.1%Compare
215/75R1818"30.70"−0.1%Compare
265/80R1414"30.69"−0.1%Compare
295/55R1818"30.78"+0.1%Compare
245/45R2222"30.68"−0.2%Compare
315/35R2222"30.68"−0.2%Compare
355/35R2121"30.78"+0.2%Compare
325/50R1818"30.80"+0.2%Compare
235/80R1616"30.80"+0.2%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 285/30R24 with another size

With 295/30R24 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.5 mph

295/30R24 is +0.24 inches (+0.8%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

285/30R24295/30R24Difference%
Overall diameter30.73"30.97"+0.24"+0.8%
Section width11.22"11.61"+0.39"+3.5%
Sidewall height3.37"3.48"+0.12"+3.5%
Circumference96.55"97.29"+0.74"+0.8%
Revolutions per mile656.3651.2−5.0−0.8%

Questions

How tall is a 285/30R24 tire?
A 285/30R24 tire is 30.7 inches tall (781 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.2 inches wide with 3.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 285/30R24 mean?
285/30R24 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 30% as tall as the tire is wide (86 mm), radial construction (R), for a 24 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 285/30R24 tire make?
About 656 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 96.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 285/30R24 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 345/25R24 instead of 285/30R24?
345/25R24 is +0.06 inches (+0.2%) 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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