185/60R17 tire size in inches
A 185/60R17 tire measures
25.7" tall × 7.3" wide
4.37" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 784 revolutions per mile.
185/60R17 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (111 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
185/60R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.74 inches (654 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 7.28 inches (185 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.37 inches (111 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 80.9 inches (2,054 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 784 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 487 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.0" to 6.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.7x7.3R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 60% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 185/60R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 185/60R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/45R17 | 25.68" | 9.65" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 315/35R17 | 25.68" | 12.40" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 275/40R17 | 25.66" | 10.83" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 225/50R17 | 25.86" | 8.86" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R17 | 25.88" | 8.07" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 285/40R17 | 25.98" | 11.22" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 215/50R17 | 25.46" | 8.46" | −1.1% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 255/45R17 | 26.04" | 10.04" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 195/55R17 | 25.44" | 7.68" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 305/35R17 | 25.41" | 12.01" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/40R17 | 25.35" | 10.43" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 235/45R17 | 25.33" | 9.25" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/55R16 | 16" | 25.74" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/45R16 | 16" | 25.74" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/70R15 | 15" | 25.75" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 285/30R19 | 19" | 25.73" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/35R19 | 19" | 25.75" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/40R18 | 18" | 25.72" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 175/85R14 | 14" | 25.71" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/40R19 | 19" | 25.77" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/75R13 | 13" | 25.70" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/30R20 | 20" | 25.79" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 345/25R19 | 19" | 25.79" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 205/60R16 | 16" | 25.69" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 195/60R17wider: 26.2" × 7.7"
- 185/55R17lower profile: 25.0" × 7.3"
- 185/65R17taller sidewall: 26.5" × 7.3"
Compare 185/60R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 185/60R17 tire?
- A 185/60R17 tire is 25.7 inches tall (654 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.3 inches wide with 4.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 185/60R17 mean?
- 185/60R17 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (111 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 185/60R17 tire make?
- About 784 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 80.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 185/60R17 tire?
- Roughly 5.0" to 6.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 245/45R17 instead of 185/60R17?
- 245/45R17 is −0.06 inches (−0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.