265/35R21
265/35R21 ships as an OEM size on the Tesla Model S. At 28.30″ diameter with a 3.65″ sidewall (35% of section width), this size turns 713 revolutions per mile.
About 265/35R21
Factory fitments for 265/35R21 include the Tesla Model S — meaning replacement tires in this size see steady demand and broad brand availability. At 28.30″ overall diameter, 265/35R21 turns 713 revolutions per mile, which is the reference point the factory speedometer and odometer were calibrated against. The 35% aspect ratio gives it an ultra-low-profile sidewall tuned for maximum steering precision — at the cost of ride comfort and rim protection. The 21″ rim pairing is typical for luxury SUV and performance-oriented platforms, so compatible wheels are easy to source new or used. Going one step shorter to 255/35R21 drops diameter by 0.97%, which stays within the ±3% fitment safe zone for most vehicles. Stepping up to 275/35R21 adds 0.97% diameter — also inside the safe window, with marginally taller ride height. If you are shopping for a direct replacement, any tire within roughly ±0.7″ of the 28.30″ stock diameter (about ±2% in percentage terms) will keep ABS, TPMS, and odometer readings inside the vehicle's designed tolerance.
Compare with another size
275/65R18 or "33" for inch aliases265/35R21
- Diameter
- 28.3″ / 718.9mm
- Section Width
- 10.43″
- Sidewall
- 3.65″ / 92.75mm
- Circumference
- 88.92″
- Revs/Mile
- 713
255/35R21
- Diameter
- 28.03″ / 711.9mm
- Section Width
- 10.04″
- Sidewall
- 3.51″ / 89.25mm
- Circumference
- 88.05″
- Revs/Mile
- 720
Speedometer & Diameter Impact
At an indicated 60 mph, your actual speed is 59.42 mph (95.62 km/h). Your speedometer reads 0.97% high versus actual speed.