192Best 265/35 R21 tires
27 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.
28.3″
overall diameter
10.4″
section width
21″
rim diameter
712.6
revs per mile
Best 265/35 R21 summer tires
10192
283
381
480
579
679
778
877
974
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7
188
293
384
486
579
672
774Best 265/35 R21 all-season tires
6
189
288
386
478
667Best 265/35 R21 winter tires
4
180
375
475Conversion
265/35 R21 in inches
| Overall diameter | 28.3″ |
| Section width | 10.4″ |
| Rim diameter | 21″ |
| Sidewall height | 93 mm |
| Circumference | 88.9″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 712.6 |
Wheels
What rims fit 265/35 R21 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
7.5″
Ideal
8.5″
Maximum
9.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 21″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 10.4″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 21x9, 21x9.5, 21x10, 21x10.5, 21x11.5, 21x12.5.
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Sidewall
265/35 R21 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 265 | The first number is the section width — 265 mm, or about 10.4 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 93 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. |