Best 245/35 R21 tires
28 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Michelin Pilot Super Sport at 92/100.
27.8″
overall diameter
9.6″
section width
21″
rim diameter
726.7
revs per mile
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1Conversion
245/35 R21 in inches
| Overall diameter | 27.8″ |
| Section width | 9.6″ |
| Rim diameter | 21″ |
| Sidewall height | 86 mm |
| Circumference | 87.2″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 726.7 |
Wheels
What rims fit 245/35 R21 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
7″
Ideal
7.5″
Maximum
8.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 21″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 9.6″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 21x8, 21x8.5, 21x9, 21x9.5, 21x10, 21x10.5, 21x11.5.
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Sidewall
245/35 R21 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 245 | The first number is the section width — 245 mm, or about 9.6 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 35 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 35%, the sidewall is about 86 mm tall. |
| R21 | R means radial construction, which nearly all modern tires use. The number is the rim diameter in inches — this tire fits a 21-inch wheel. |