315/25R24 tire size in inches

A 315/25R24 tire measures

30.2" tall × 12.4" wide

3.10" sidewall on a 24" wheel. 668 revolutions per mile.

315/25R24 means a tire 315 mm wide, with sidewalls 25% as tall as the tire is wide (79 mm), radial construction (R), for a 24 inch wheel.

30.2"24" rim3.1"12.4" wide
315/25R24: 30.2 inches tall, 12.4 inches wide, on a 24 inch rim, drawn to scale

315/25R24 specs

Overall diameter (height)30.20 inches (767 mm)
Section width12.40 inches (315 mm)
Sidewall height3.10 inches (79 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter24 inches
Circumference94.9 inches (2,410 mm)
Revolutions per mile668
Revolutions per kilometer415
Approximate rim width10.5" to 12.0"
In inches (flotation style)30.2x12.4R24
Aspect ratio25%

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 315/25R24 on a 24" wheel

These 24" sizes are within 3% of 315/25R24's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
265/30R2430.26"10.43"+0.2%60.1 mphCompare
255/30R2430.02"10.04"−0.6%59.6 mphCompare
305/25R2430.00"12.01"−0.7%59.6 mphCompare
325/25R2430.40"12.80"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
275/30R2430.50"10.83"+1.0%60.6 mphCompare
295/25R2429.81"11.61"−1.3%59.2 mphCompare
335/25R2430.59"13.19"+1.3%60.8 mphCompare
285/30R2430.73"11.22"+1.8%61.1 mphCompare
285/25R2429.61"11.22"−2.0%58.8 mphCompare
345/25R2430.79"13.58"+2.0%61.2 mphCompare
295/30R2430.97"11.61"+2.5%61.5 mphCompare
355/25R2430.99"13.98"+2.6%61.6 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
305/55R1717"30.21"0.0%Compare
285/50R1919"30.22"+0.1%Compare
355/40R1919"30.18"−0.1%Compare
235/55R2020"30.18"−0.1%Compare
225/80R1616"30.17"−0.1%Compare
335/35R2121"30.23"+0.1%Compare
325/40R2020"30.24"+0.1%Compare
315/45R1919"30.16"−0.1%Compare
215/60R2020"30.16"−0.1%Compare
275/70R1515"30.16"−0.1%Compare
235/50R2121"30.25"+0.2%Compare
345/30R2222"30.15"−0.2%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 315/25R24 with another size

With 325/25R24 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.4 mph

325/25R24 is +0.20 inches (+0.7%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

315/25R24325/25R24Difference%
Overall diameter30.20"30.40"+0.20"+0.7%
Section width12.40"12.80"+0.39"+3.2%
Sidewall height3.10"3.20"+0.10"+3.2%
Circumference94.88"95.50"+0.62"+0.7%
Revolutions per mile667.8663.5−4.3−0.6%

Questions

How tall is a 315/25R24 tire?
A 315/25R24 tire is 30.2 inches tall (767 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.4 inches wide with 3.1 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 315/25R24 mean?
315/25R24 means a tire 315 mm wide, with sidewalls 25% as tall as the tire is wide (79 mm), radial construction (R), for a 24 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 315/25R24 tire make?
About 668 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 94.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 315/25R24 tire?
Roughly 10.5" to 12.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 265/30R24 instead of 315/25R24?
265/30R24 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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