How tall is a 480/65R24 tire?

A 480/65R24 has a nominal overall diameter of 48.56 inches (1233 mm), calculated as the 24-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 480/65R24 tire fit?

A 480/65R24 fits a wheel of 24 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 480/65R24 mean?

480 is the section width in millimetres. 65 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall is 65% of the width, so 312 mm here. R marks the construction (radial). 24 is the wheel diameter in inches.

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Size Dimensions & Specs

Tires Size 480/65R24

Dimensions, specs, and every size 480/65R24 tire currently in stock

Overall Height

48.56"

1233 mm · calculated

Section Width

480 mm

18.9 inches

Sidewall Height

12.28"

312 mm · 65% profile

Wheel Diameter

24"

609.6 mm

480/65R24 Specifications

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

Specification	Imperial	Metric
Section width	18.9 in	480 mm
Aspect ratio	65%	—
Sidewall height	12.28 in	312 mm
Overall diameter (calculated)	48.56 in	1233 mm
Wheel / rim diameter	24 in	609.6 mm
Construction	Radial	—

What does 480/65R24 mean?

Reading the code on your sidewall

Section width

480 mm

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

Aspect ratio

65% profile

The sidewall stands 65% of the section width, which is 312 mm on this size.

Construction (R)

Radial

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

Wheel diameter

24 in

Fits a wheel measuring 24 inches across.

480/65R24 Questions & Answers

Dimensions and fitment guidelines for size 480/65R24

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What does 480/65R24 mean?

480 mm

65% profile

Radial

24 in

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