335/55R21 tire size in inches

A 335/55R21 tire measures

35.5" tall × 13.2" wide

7.25" sidewall on a 21" wheel. 568 revolutions per mile.

335/55R21 means a tire 335 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (184 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.

35.5"21" rim7.3"13.2" wide
335/55R21: 35.5 inches tall, 13.2 inches wide, on a 21 inch rim, drawn to scale

335/55R21 specs

Overall diameter (height)35.51 inches (902 mm)
Section width13.19 inches (335 mm)
Sidewall height7.25 inches (184 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter21 inches
Circumference111.6 inches (2,833 mm)
Revolutions per mile568
Revolutions per kilometer353
Approximate rim width9.5" to 11.0"
In inches (flotation style)35.5x13.2R21
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 335/55R21 on a 21" wheel

These 21" sizes are within 3% of 335/55R21's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
325/55R2135.07"12.80"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
345/55R2135.94"13.58"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
355/50R2134.98"13.98"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
315/55R2134.64"12.40"−2.4%58.5 mphCompare
345/50R2134.58"13.58"−2.6%58.4 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
345/50R2222"35.58"+0.2%Compare
295/75R1818"35.42"−0.2%Compare
315/75R1717"35.60"+0.3%Compare
305/65R2020"35.61"+0.3%Compare
325/65R1919"35.63"+0.4%Compare
355/55R2020"35.37"−0.4%Compare
315/55R2222"35.64"+0.4%Compare
315/70R1818"35.36"−0.4%Compare
325/60R2020"35.35"−0.4%Compare
345/60R1919"35.30"−0.6%Compare
295/85R1616"35.74"+0.7%Compare
355/60R1919"35.77"+0.7%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 335/55R21 with another size

With 345/55R21 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.7 mph

345/55R21 is +0.43 inches (+1.2%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

335/55R21345/55R21Difference%
Overall diameter35.51"35.94"+0.43"+1.2%
Section width13.19"13.58"+0.39"+3.0%
Sidewall height7.25"7.47"+0.22"+3.0%
Circumference111.55"112.91"+1.36"+1.2%
Revolutions per mile568.0561.1−6.8−1.2%

Questions

How tall is a 335/55R21 tire?
A 335/55R21 tire is 35.5 inches tall (902 mm), calculated from the size. It is 13.2 inches wide with 7.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 335/55R21 mean?
335/55R21 means a tire 335 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (184 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 335/55R21 tire make?
About 568 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 111.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 335/55R21 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 325/55R21 instead of 335/55R21?
325/55R21 is −0.43 inches (−1.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.3 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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