315/40R24 tire size in inches
A 315/40R24 tire measures
33.9" tall × 12.4" wide
4.96" sidewall on a 24" wheel. 595 revolutions per mile.
315/40R24 means a tire 315 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (126 mm), radial construction (R), for a 24 inch wheel.
315/40R24 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 33.92 inches (862 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 12.40 inches (315 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.96 inches (126 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 24 inches |
| Circumference | 106.6 inches (2,707 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 595 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 369 |
| Approximate rim width | 10.5" to 12.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 33.9x12.4R24 |
| Aspect ratio | 40% |
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 315/40R24 on a 24" wheel
These 24" sizes are within 3% of 315/40R24's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355/35R24 | 33.78" | 13.98" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 305/40R24 | 33.61" | 12.01" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 325/40R24 | 34.24" | 12.80" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 345/35R24 | 33.51" | 13.58" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 295/40R24 | 33.29" | 11.61" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 335/40R24 | 34.55" | 13.19" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 335/35R24 | 33.23" | 13.19" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 345/40R24 | 34.87" | 13.58" | +2.8% | 61.7 mph | Compare |
| 285/40R24 | 32.98" | 11.22" | −2.8% | 58.3 mph | Compare |
| 325/35R24 | 32.96" | 12.80" | −2.8% | 58.3 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/55R22 | 22" | 33.91" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/60R20 | 20" | 33.94" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 345/55R19 | 19" | 33.94" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/80R16 | 16" | 33.95" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/60R19 | 19" | 33.88" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 335/45R22 | 22" | 33.87" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 355/50R20 | 20" | 33.98" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/50R22 | 22" | 34.01" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 285/75R17 | 17" | 33.83" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 335/60R18 | 18" | 33.83" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 305/70R17 | 17" | 33.81" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 325/50R21 | 21" | 33.80" | −0.4% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 315/40R24 tire?
- A 315/40R24 tire is 33.9 inches tall (862 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.4 inches wide with 5.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 315/40R24 mean?
- 315/40R24 means a tire 315 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (126 mm), radial construction (R), for a 24 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 315/40R24 tire make?
- About 595 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 106.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 315/40R24 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 355/35R24 instead of 315/40R24?
- 355/35R24 is −0.14 inches (−0.4%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.