285/35R24 tire size in inches

A 285/35R24 tire measures

31.9" tall × 11.2" wide

3.93" sidewall on a 24" wheel. 633 revolutions per mile.

285/35R24 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (100 mm), radial construction (R), for a 24 inch wheel.

31.9"24" rim3.9"11.2" wide
285/35R24: 31.9 inches tall, 11.2 inches wide, on a 24 inch rim, drawn to scale

285/35R24 specs

Overall diameter (height)31.85 inches (809 mm)
Section width11.22 inches (285 mm)
Sidewall height3.93 inches (100 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter24 inches
Circumference100.1 inches (2,542 mm)
Revolutions per mile633
Revolutions per kilometer393
Approximate rim width9.5" to 11.0"
In inches (flotation style)31.9x11.2R24
Aspect ratio35%

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 285/35R24 on a 24" wheel

These 24" sizes are within 3% of 285/35R24's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
335/30R2431.91"13.19"+0.2%60.1 mphCompare
255/40R2432.03"10.04"+0.6%60.3 mphCompare
325/30R2431.68"12.80"−0.6%59.7 mphCompare
295/35R2432.13"11.61"+0.9%60.5 mphCompare
275/35R2431.58"10.83"−0.9%59.5 mphCompare
345/30R2432.15"13.58"+0.9%60.6 mphCompare
315/30R2431.44"12.40"−1.3%59.2 mphCompare
265/40R2432.35"10.43"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
355/30R2432.39"13.98"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
265/35R2431.30"10.43"−1.7%59.0 mphCompare
305/35R2432.41"12.01"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
305/30R2431.20"12.01"−2.0%58.8 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
345/40R2121"31.87"0.0%Compare
335/45R2020"31.87"0.0%Compare
235/75R1818"31.88"+0.1%Compare
285/75R1515"31.83"−0.1%Compare
315/60R1717"31.88"+0.1%Compare
275/50R2121"31.83"−0.1%Compare
305/45R2121"31.81"−0.1%Compare
275/55R2020"31.91"+0.2%Compare
325/50R1919"31.80"−0.2%Compare
315/40R2222"31.92"+0.2%Compare
355/35R2222"31.78"−0.2%Compare
295/55R1919"31.78"−0.2%Compare

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With 295/35R24 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.5 mph

295/35R24 is +0.28 inches (+0.9%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

285/35R24295/35R24Difference%
Overall diameter31.85"32.13"+0.28"+0.9%
Section width11.22"11.61"+0.39"+3.5%
Sidewall height3.93"4.06"+0.14"+3.5%
Circumference100.07"100.94"+0.87"+0.9%
Revolutions per mile633.1627.7−5.4−0.9%

Questions

How tall is a 285/35R24 tire?
A 285/35R24 tire is 31.9 inches tall (809 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.2 inches wide with 3.9 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 285/35R24 mean?
285/35R24 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (100 mm), radial construction (R), for a 24 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 285/35R24 tire make?
About 633 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 100.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 285/35R24 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 335/30R24 instead of 285/35R24?
335/30R24 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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