How tall is a 265/35ZR21 tire?

A 265/35ZR21 has a nominal overall diameter of 28.3 inches (719 mm), calculated as the 21-inch wheel plus two sidewalls. This is the unloaded figure — a fitted tire sits fractionally shorter under the weight of the vehicle.

What wheel size does a 265/35ZR21 tire fit?

A 265/35ZR21 fits a wheel of 21 inches in diameter. The wheel also has to be within the rim width range the manufacturer publishes for this size, which is printed in the tire's spec sheet.

What do the numbers in 265/35ZR21 mean?

265 is the section width in millimetres. 35 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall is 35% of the width, so 92.8 mm here. ZR marks the construction (radial). 21 is the wheel diameter in inches.

Size Dimensions & Specs

Tires Size 265/35ZR21

Dimensions, specs, and every size 265/35ZR21 tire currently in stock

Overall Height

28.3"

719 mm · calculated

Section Width

265 mm

10.43 inches

Sidewall Height

3.65"

92.8 mm · 35% profile

Wheel Diameter

21"

533.4 mm

265/35ZR21 Specifications

Read directly from the size code. Load index, speed rating, and rim width range vary by model.

Specification	Imperial	Metric
Section width	10.43 in	265 mm
Aspect ratio	35%	—
Sidewall height	3.65 in	92.8 mm
Overall diameter (calculated)	28.3 in	719 mm
Wheel / rim diameter	21 in	533.4 mm
Construction	Radial	—

What does 265/35ZR21 mean?

Reading the code on your sidewall

Section width

265 mm

The distance from sidewall to sidewall across the tire's widest point.

Aspect ratio

35% profile

The sidewall stands 35% of the section width, which is 92.8 mm on this size.

Construction (ZR)

Radial

The body plies run across the tire at right angles to the direction of travel.

Wheel diameter

21 in

Fits a wheel measuring 21 inches across.

265/35ZR21 Questions & Answers

Dimensions and fitment guidelines for size 265/35ZR21

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