325/55R21 tire size in inches

A 325/55R21 tire measures

35.1" tall × 12.8" wide

7.04" sidewall on a 21" wheel. 575 revolutions per mile.

325/55R21 means a tire 325 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (179 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.

35.1"21" rim7.0"12.8" wide
325/55R21: 35.1 inches tall, 12.8 inches wide, on a 21 inch rim, drawn to scale

325/55R21 specs

Overall diameter (height)35.07 inches (891 mm)
Section width12.80 inches (325 mm)
Sidewall height7.04 inches (179 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter21 inches
Circumference110.2 inches (2,799 mm)
Revolutions per mile575
Revolutions per kilometer357
Approximate rim width9.5" to 11.0"
In inches (flotation style)35.1x12.8R21
Aspect ratio55%

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 325/55R21 on a 21" wheel

These 21" sizes are within 3% of 325/55R21's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
355/50R2134.98"13.98"−0.3%59.8 mphCompare
315/55R2134.64"12.40"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
335/55R2135.51"13.19"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
345/50R2134.58"13.58"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare
305/55R2134.21"12.01"−2.5%58.5 mphCompare
345/55R2135.94"13.58"+2.5%61.5 mphCompare
335/50R2134.19"13.19"−2.5%58.5 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
285/85R1616"35.07"0.0%Compare
295/65R2020"35.10"+0.1%Compare
315/65R1919"35.12"+0.1%Compare
305/75R1717"35.01"−0.2%Compare
335/65R1818"35.15"+0.2%Compare
35x12.50R1515"35.00"−0.2%Compare
35x12.50R1717"35.00"−0.2%Compare
35x12.50R1818"35.00"−0.2%Compare
35x12.50R2020"35.00"−0.2%Compare
35x12.50R2222"35.00"−0.2%Compare
35x12.50R2424"35.00"−0.2%Compare
355/40R2424"35.18"+0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 325/55R21 with another size

With 335/55R21 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.7 mph

335/55R21 is +0.43 inches (+1.2%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

325/55R21335/55R21Difference%
Overall diameter35.07"35.51"+0.43"+1.2%
Section width12.80"13.19"+0.39"+3.1%
Sidewall height7.04"7.25"+0.22"+3.1%
Circumference110.19"111.55"+1.36"+1.2%
Revolutions per mile575.0568.0−7.0−1.2%

Questions

How tall is a 325/55R21 tire?
A 325/55R21 tire is 35.1 inches tall (891 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.8 inches wide with 7.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 325/55R21 mean?
325/55R21 means a tire 325 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (179 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 325/55R21 tire make?
About 575 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 110.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 325/55R21 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 355/50R21 instead of 325/55R21?
355/50R21 is −0.10 inches (−0.3%) 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.

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