255/30R21 In Inches

What size tire is 255/30R21 in Inches?

The 255/30R21 equivalent to 27x10R21 in inches, as follow:

  • 27 inches (686mm) stand for the tire diameter, also referred to as the tire height
  • 10 inches (255mm) is the tire width, this may also know as the section width
  • 21 inches (533mm) represent the rim diameter or called the wheel diameter that can be mounted on.
InchesMetric
Tire Diameter27"686 mm
Tread Width10"255 mm
Rim Diameter21"533 mm
Sidewall Height3"77 mm
Circumference84.8"2154 mm
Revolutions747 revs/mile464 revs/km
tire diameter
10"
27"
Tire Side
Tire Circumference
84.8"
21"
3"
747 Revs/Mile

What is a 255/30R21 tire width?

The 255/30R21 has a width of 10 inches or 255 mm wide. This is the measurement of the tire at its thickest point, the distance between the inner sidewall’s widest point and the outer sidewall’s widest point. This physical width of the tire can change if the tire is mounted on a wheel slightly wider or narrower than the size indicated by the rim width.

How tall is a 255/30R21 tire’s height?

The 255/30R21 has an overall diameter of 27 inches or 687 mm tall (measured from the outside edges of the wheel)

What size rim do I need for 255/30R21?

The size rim of a 255/30R21 tire is 21 inches or 533 mm tall. This number represents the distance between the two bead seat areas where the tire is sealed onto the wheel.

How tall is a 255/30R21 tire sidewall’s height?

The sidewall height of a 255/30R21 is 3 inches or 77 mm tall. It’s measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire.

What about 255/30R21 tire circumference?

255/30R21 tire has a circumference of 84.8 inches or 2154 mm

How many revolutions for 255/30R21 per mile & kilometer?

The 255/30R21 performs 464 revolutions per kilometer or 747 revolutions per mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire revolves while it covers the distance of one mile/kilometer

What’s wider or narrow than 255/30R21 is acceptable?

You can replace the 255/30R21 tires that are within ±3% of the overall tire diameter. In this case, it’s between 26.2 and 27.8 inches (666mm to 708 mm). Check our tire size chart here or the tire size calculator tool here to find your size.

*Disclaimer: The information provided on the tire size is for general informational purposes only. We recommend that you consult a certified tire specialist or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sets specific guidelines for tires used on vehicles.


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