345/25R21 tire size in inches

A 345/25R21 tire measures

27.8" tall × 13.6" wide

3.40" sidewall on a 21" wheel. 726 revolutions per mile.

345/25R21 means a tire 345 mm wide, with sidewalls 25% as tall as the tire is wide (86 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.

27.8"21" rim3.4"13.6" wide
345/25R21: 27.8 inches tall, 13.6 inches wide, on a 21 inch rim, drawn to scale

345/25R21 specs

Overall diameter (height)27.79 inches (706 mm)
Section width13.58 inches (345 mm)
Sidewall height3.40 inches (86 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter21 inches
Circumference87.3 inches (2,218 mm)
Revolutions per mile726
Revolutions per kilometer451
Approximate rim width11.5" to 13.0"
In inches (flotation style)27.8x13.6R21
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 345/25R21 on a 21" wheel

These 21" sizes are within 3% of 345/25R21's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
245/35R2127.75"9.65"−0.1%59.9 mphCompare
285/30R2127.73"11.22"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
295/30R2127.97"11.61"+0.6%60.4 mphCompare
355/25R2127.99"13.98"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
335/25R2127.59"13.19"−0.7%59.6 mphCompare
255/35R2128.03"10.04"+0.8%60.5 mphCompare
225/40R2128.09"8.86"+1.1%60.6 mphCompare
275/30R2127.50"10.83"−1.1%59.4 mphCompare
235/35R2127.48"9.25"−1.1%59.3 mphCompare
325/25R2127.40"12.80"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare
305/30R2128.20"12.01"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
265/35R2128.30"10.43"+1.8%61.1 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
245/30R2222"27.79"0.0%Compare
235/80R1313"27.80"0.0%Compare
295/25R2222"27.81"+0.1%Compare
305/45R1717"27.81"+0.1%Compare
275/50R1717"27.83"+0.1%Compare
195/70R1717"27.75"−0.2%Compare
225/55R1818"27.74"−0.2%Compare
275/45R1818"27.74"−0.2%Compare
215/70R1616"27.85"+0.2%Compare
285/35R2020"27.85"+0.2%Compare
225/50R1919"27.86"+0.2%Compare
205/85R1414"27.72"−0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 345/25R21 with another size

With 355/25R21 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.4 mph

355/25R21 is +0.20 inches (+0.7%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

345/25R21355/25R21Difference%
Overall diameter27.79"27.99"+0.20"+0.7%
Section width13.58"13.98"+0.39"+2.9%
Sidewall height3.40"3.49"+0.10"+2.9%
Circumference87.31"87.93"+0.62"+0.7%
Revolutions per mile725.7720.6−5.1−0.7%

Questions

How tall is a 345/25R21 tire?
A 345/25R21 tire is 27.8 inches tall (706 mm), calculated from the size. It is 13.6 inches wide with 3.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 345/25R21 mean?
345/25R21 means a tire 345 mm wide, with sidewalls 25% as tall as the tire is wide (86 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 345/25R21 tire make?
About 726 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 87.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 345/25R21 tire?
Roughly 11.5" to 13.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 245/35R21 instead of 345/25R21?
245/35R21 is −0.04 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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