195/65R17 tire size in inches

A 195/65R17 tire measures

27.0" tall × 7.7" wide

4.99" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 748 revolutions per mile.

195/65R17 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (127 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.

27.0"17" rim5.0"7.7" wide
195/65R17: 27.0 inches tall, 7.7 inches wide, on a 17 inch rim, drawn to scale

195/65R17 specs

Overall diameter (height)26.98 inches (685 mm)
Section width7.68 inches (195 mm)
Sidewall height4.99 inches (127 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter17 inches
Circumference84.8 inches (2,153 mm)
Revolutions per mile748
Revolutions per kilometer464
Approximate rim width5.0" to 6.5"
In inches (flotation style)27.0x7.7R17
Aspect ratio65%

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 195/65R17 on a 17" wheel

These 17" sizes are within 3% of 195/65R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
255/50R1727.04"10.04"+0.2%60.1 mphCompare
315/40R1726.92"12.40"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
285/45R1727.10"11.22"+0.4%60.3 mphCompare
215/60R1727.16"8.46"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
235/55R1727.18"9.25"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
185/70R1727.20"7.28"+0.8%60.5 mphCompare
225/55R1726.74"8.86"−0.9%59.5 mphCompare
275/45R1726.74"10.83"−0.9%59.5 mphCompare
205/60R1726.69"8.07"−1.1%59.3 mphCompare
245/50R1726.65"9.65"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
305/40R1726.61"12.01"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare
265/50R1727.43"10.43"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
285/40R1818"26.98"0.0%Compare
355/25R2020"26.99"0.0%Compare
225/45R1919"26.97"0.0%Compare
295/30R2020"26.97"0.0%Compare
215/65R1616"27.00"+0.1%Compare
305/25R2121"27.00"+0.1%Compare
325/35R1818"26.96"−0.1%Compare
235/70R1414"26.95"−0.1%Compare
255/25R2222"27.02"+0.1%Compare
175/80R1616"27.02"+0.2%Compare
255/30R2121"27.02"+0.2%Compare
235/65R1515"27.03"+0.2%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 195/65R17 with another size

With 205/65R17 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.1 mph

205/65R17 is +0.51 inches (+1.9%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

195/65R17205/65R17Difference%
Overall diameter26.98"27.49"+0.51"+1.9%
Section width7.68"8.07"+0.39"+5.1%
Sidewall height4.99"5.25"+0.26"+5.1%
Circumference84.76"86.37"+1.61"+1.9%
Revolutions per mile747.5733.6−13.9−1.9%

Questions

How tall is a 195/65R17 tire?
A 195/65R17 tire is 27.0 inches tall (685 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.7 inches wide with 5.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 195/65R17 mean?
195/65R17 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (127 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 195/65R17 tire make?
About 748 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 84.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 195/65R17 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 255/50R17 instead of 195/65R17?
255/50R17 is +0.06 inches (+0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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