355/40R21 tire size in inches

A 355/40R21 tire measures

32.2" tall × 14.0" wide

5.59" sidewall on a 21" wheel. 627 revolutions per mile.

355/40R21 means a tire 355 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (142 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.

32.2"21" rim5.6"14.0" wide
355/40R21: 32.2 inches tall, 14.0 inches wide, on a 21 inch rim, drawn to scale

355/40R21 specs

Overall diameter (height)32.18 inches (817 mm)
Section width13.98 inches (355 mm)
Sidewall height5.59 inches (142 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter21 inches
Circumference101.1 inches (2,568 mm)
Revolutions per mile627
Revolutions per kilometer389
Approximate rim width11.5" to 13.0"
In inches (flotation style)32.2x14.0R21
Aspect ratio40%

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 355/40R21 on a 21" wheel

These 21" sizes are within 3% of 355/40R21's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
315/45R2132.16"12.40"−0.1%60.0 mphCompare
285/50R2132.22"11.22"+0.1%60.1 mphCompare
255/55R2132.04"10.04"−0.4%59.7 mphCompare
265/55R2132.48"10.43"+0.9%60.6 mphCompare
345/40R2131.87"13.58"−1.0%59.4 mphCompare
325/45R2132.52"12.80"+1.0%60.6 mphCompare
275/50R2131.83"10.83"−1.1%59.3 mphCompare
305/45R2131.81"12.01"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
295/50R2132.61"11.61"+1.3%60.8 mphCompare
245/55R2131.61"9.65"−1.8%58.9 mphCompare
335/40R2131.55"13.19"−2.0%58.8 mphCompare
335/45R2132.87"13.19"+2.1%61.3 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
235/55R2222"32.18"0.0%Compare
335/50R1919"32.19"0.0%Compare
275/70R1717"32.16"−0.1%Compare
305/55R1919"32.21"+0.1%Compare
345/30R2424"32.15"−0.1%Compare
345/45R2020"32.22"+0.1%Compare
295/35R2424"32.13"−0.2%Compare
325/40R2222"32.24"+0.2%Compare
275/75R1616"32.24"+0.2%Compare
295/70R1616"32.26"+0.2%Compare
285/45R2222"32.10"−0.3%Compare
295/65R1717"32.10"−0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 355/40R21 with another size

With 315/45R21 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.0 mph

315/45R21 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

355/40R21315/45R21Difference%
Overall diameter32.18"32.16"−0.02"−0.1%
Section width13.98"12.40"−1.57"−11.3%
Sidewall height5.59"5.58"−0.01"−0.2%
Circumference101.10"101.04"−0.06"−0.1%
Revolutions per mile626.7627.1+0.4+0.1%

Questions

How tall is a 355/40R21 tire?
A 355/40R21 tire is 32.2 inches tall (817 mm), calculated from the size. It is 14.0 inches wide with 5.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 355/40R21 mean?
355/40R21 means a tire 355 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (142 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 355/40R21 tire make?
About 627 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 101.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 355/40R21 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 315/45R21 instead of 355/40R21?
315/45R21 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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