255/40R21

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 255/40R21 tire size features an overall diameter of 29.03 inches, a section width of 10.0 inches (255mm), and rotates 695 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 47+ vehicle models including Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

29.03"

737.4 mm

Section Width

255 mm

10.04" wide

Sidewall Height

4.02"

102.1 mm (40% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

695

Circumference: 91.21"

Rim Diameter

21"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

6.4" - 8.9"

Optimal rim width range

Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 255/40R21 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)255/40R21
Overall Height:29.0"
Sidewall:4.0"
Revs/Mile:695
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 129.0" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+1.9%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 61.1 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph20.4 mph+0.4 mph
30 mph30.6 mph+0.6 mph
45 mph45.8 mph+0.8 mph
60 mph61.1 mph+1.1 mph
75 mph76.4 mph+1.4 mph
90 mph91.7 mph+1.7 mph

Fender & Suspension Clearance

Fitment Status: MODERATE RISK

Flush fitment. Extends 17.7mm outwards. Check wheel arch clearance under full suspension compression.

Inner Strut Space:7.7mm LESS clearance
Outer Fender Push:Extends 17.7mm further out
Ride Height Delta:+0.27" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 255/40R21 (47+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 255/40R21 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
2023Alfa Romeo StelvioEstremaView 2023 Stelvio
2023Alfa Romeo StelvioLussoView 2023 Stelvio
2024Alfa Romeo StelvioCompetizioneView 2024 Stelvio
2024Alfa Romeo StelvioQuadrifoglio SupersportView 2024 Stelvio
2024Alfa Romeo StelvioQuadrifoglioView 2024 Stelvio
2024Alfa Romeo StelvioQuadrifoglio CarbonView 2024 Stelvio
2025Alfa Romeo StelvioTributo ItalianoView 2025 Stelvio
2025Audi Q4 e-tronPremium Plus, RWDView 2025 Q4 e-tron
2025Audi Q4 e-tronPremium Plus, AWDView 2025 Q4 e-tron
2025Audi Q4 e-tron SportbackPrestigeView 2025 Q4 e-tron Sportback
2025Audi Q4 e-tronPrestigeView 2025 Q4 e-tron
2025Audi Q4 e-tron SportbackPremium PlusView 2025 Q4 e-tron Sportback
2025Audi SQ5PrestigeView 2025 SQ5
2025Audi SQ5 SportbackPrestigeView 2025 SQ5 Sportback
2020BMW X3 MCompetitionView 2020 X3 M
2020BMW X4 MCompetitionView 2020 X4 M
2021BMW X3 MCompetitionView 2021 X3 M
2021BMW X4 MCompetitionView 2021 X4 M
2022BMW X3 MCompetitionView 2022 X3 M
2022BMW X4 MCompetitionView 2022 X4 M
2022Genesis GV702.5T Sport PrestigeView 2022 GV70
2022Genesis GV703.5T Sport PrestigeView 2022 GV70
2023Genesis GV60PerformanceView 2023 GV60
2023Genesis GV702.5T Sport PrestigeView 2023 GV70
2023Genesis GV703.5T Sport PrestigeView 2023 GV70
2024Genesis GV60PerformanceView 2024 GV60
2024Genesis GV702.5T Sport PrestigeView 2024 GV70
2024Genesis GV703.5T Sport AdvancedView 2024 GV70
2024Genesis GV703.5T Sport PrestigeView 2024 GV70
2025Genesis GV60PerformanceView 2025 GV60
2025Genesis GV702.5T Sport PrestigeView 2025 GV70
2025Genesis GV703.5T Sport AdvancedView 2025 GV70
2025Genesis GV703.5T Sport PrestigeView 2025 GV70
2023Kia EV6GTView 2023 EV6
2024Kia EV6GTView 2024 EV6
2025Kia EV6GTView 2025 EV6
2025Volkswagen ID.4Pro S PlusView 2025 ID.4
2020Volvo XC60T8 Polestar EngineeredView 2020 XC60
2020Volvo XC60T8 R-DesignView 2020 XC60
2021Volvo XC60T8 Recharge PolestarView 2021 XC60
2022Volvo XC60T8 Recharge Polestar, 2.0L Eng VIN BKView 2022 XC60
2022Volvo XC60T8 Recharge Polestar, 2.0L Eng VIN H6View 2022 XC60
2023Volvo XC60T8 Recharge PolestarView 2023 XC60
2024Volvo XC60T8 Recharge PolestarView 2024 XC60
2025Volvo XC60B5 Ultra Black EditionView 2025 XC60
2025Volvo XC60PHEV T8 PolestarView 2025 XC60
2025Volvo XC60PHEV T8 Ultra Black EditionView 2025 XC60