185/65R17 tire size in inches
A 185/65R17 tire measures
26.5" tall × 7.3" wide
4.73" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 762 revolutions per mile.
185/65R17 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (120 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
185/65R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.47 inches (672 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 7.28 inches (185 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.73 inches (120 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 83.2 inches (2,112 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 762 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 473 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.0" to 6.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.5x7.3R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 65% |
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 185/65R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 185/65R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/45R17 | 26.39" | 10.43" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 305/40R17 | 26.61" | 12.01" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 215/55R17 | 26.31" | 8.46" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 295/40R17 | 26.29" | 11.61" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 245/50R17 | 26.65" | 9.65" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 205/60R17 | 26.69" | 8.07" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 235/50R17 | 26.25" | 9.25" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 195/60R17 | 26.21" | 7.68" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/55R17 | 26.74" | 8.86" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 275/45R17 | 26.74" | 10.83" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 255/45R17 | 26.04" | 10.04" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 315/40R17 | 26.92" | 12.40" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/50R18 | 18" | 26.46" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/35R20 | 20" | 26.48" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/55R15 | 15" | 26.48" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/45R16 | 16" | 26.45" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/55R18 | 18" | 26.44" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/65R16 | 16" | 26.49" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/30R20 | 20" | 26.50" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/30R19 | 19" | 26.44" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/70R13 | 13" | 26.50" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/50R16 | 16" | 26.43" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/75R15 | 15" | 26.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 225/65R15 | 15" | 26.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 195/65R17wider: 27.0" × 7.7"
- 185/60R17lower profile: 25.7" × 7.3"
- 185/70R17taller sidewall: 27.2" × 7.3"
Compare 185/65R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 185/65R17 tire?
- A 185/65R17 tire is 26.5 inches tall (672 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.3 inches wide with 4.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 185/65R17 mean?
- 185/65R17 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (120 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 185/65R17 tire make?
- About 762 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 83.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 185/65R17 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 265/45R17 instead of 185/65R17?
- 265/45R17 is −0.08 inches (−0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.