205/65R17 tire size in inches
A 205/65R17 tire measures
27.5" tall × 8.1" wide
5.25" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 734 revolutions per mile.
205/65R17 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (133 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
205/65R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.49 inches (698 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.25 inches (133 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 86.4 inches (2,194 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 734 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 456 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.5x8.1R17 |
| 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 205/65R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 205/65R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/45R17 | 27.45" | 11.61" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 265/50R17 | 27.43" | 10.43" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R17 | 27.61" | 9.65" | +0.4% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 225/60R17 | 27.63" | 8.86" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 195/70R17 | 27.75" | 7.68" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 185/70R17 | 27.20" | 7.28" | −1.1% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/55R17 | 27.18" | 9.25" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 305/45R17 | 27.81" | 12.01" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 275/50R17 | 27.83" | 10.83" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 215/60R17 | 27.16" | 8.46" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 285/45R17 | 27.10" | 11.22" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R17 | 27.93" | 7.28" | +1.6% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/30R21 | 21" | 27.50" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/70R14 | 14" | 27.50" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/35R21 | 21" | 27.48" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/55R16 | 16" | 27.48" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/75R16 | 16" | 27.52" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/65R16 | 16" | 27.52" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/75R13 | 13" | 27.47" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/50R19 | 19" | 27.46" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/60R15 | 15" | 27.52" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/65R15 | 15" | 27.54" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 215/80R14 | 14" | 27.54" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 315/30R20 | 20" | 27.44" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 195/65R17narrower: 27.0" × 7.7"
- 215/65R17wider: 28.0" × 8.5"
- 205/60R17lower profile: 26.7" × 8.1"
- 205/70R17taller sidewall: 28.3" × 8.1"
Compare 205/65R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 205/65R17 tire?
- A 205/65R17 tire is 27.5 inches tall (698 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.1 inches wide with 5.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 205/65R17 mean?
- 205/65R17 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (133 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 205/65R17 tire make?
- About 734 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 86.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 205/65R17 tire?
- Roughly 5.5" to 7.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 295/45R17 instead of 205/65R17?
- 295/45R17 is −0.04 inches (−0.1%) 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.