355/50R21 tire size in inches
A 355/50R21 tire measures
35.0" tall × 14.0" wide
6.99" sidewall on a 21" wheel. 577 revolutions per mile.
355/50R21 means a tire 355 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (178 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.
355/50R21 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 34.98 inches (888 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 13.98 inches (355 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.99 inches (178 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 21 inches |
| Circumference | 109.9 inches (2,791 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 577 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 358 |
| Approximate rim width | 10.0" to 11.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 35.0x14.0R21 |
| Aspect ratio | 50% |
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 355/50R21 on a 21" wheel
These 21" sizes are within 3% of 355/50R21's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325/55R21 | 35.07" | 12.80" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 315/55R21 | 34.64" | 12.40" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 345/50R21 | 34.58" | 13.58" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 335/55R21 | 35.51" | 13.19" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 305/55R21 | 34.21" | 12.01" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 335/50R21 | 34.19" | 13.19" | −2.3% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 345/55R21 | 35.94" | 13.58" | +2.8% | 61.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35x12.50R15 | 15" | 35.00" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 35x12.50R17 | 17" | 35.00" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 35x12.50R18 | 18" | 35.00" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 35x12.50R20 | 20" | 35.00" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 35x12.50R22 | 22" | 35.00" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 35x12.50R24 | 24" | 35.00" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 305/75R17 | 17" | 35.01" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 345/55R20 | 20" | 34.94" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 315/60R20 | 20" | 34.88" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 285/85R16 | 16" | 35.07" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 345/40R24 | 24" | 34.87" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 295/65R20 | 20" | 35.10" | +0.3% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 355/50R21 tire?
- A 355/50R21 tire is 35.0 inches tall (888 mm), calculated from the size. It is 14.0 inches wide with 7.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 355/50R21 mean?
- 355/50R21 means a tire 355 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (178 mm), radial construction (R), for a 21 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 355/50R21 tire make?
- About 577 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 109.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 355/50R21 tire?
- Roughly 10.0" to 11.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 325/55R21 instead of 355/50R21?
- 325/55R21 is +0.10 inches (+0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.2 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.