245/65R17 tire size in inches
A 245/65R17 tire measures
29.5" tall × 9.6" wide
6.27" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 683 revolutions per mile.
245/65R17 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (159 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
245/65R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.54 inches (750 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 inches (245 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.27 inches (159 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 92.8 inches (2,357 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 683 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 424 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 29.5x9.6R17 |
| 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 245/65R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 245/65R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/60R17 | 29.52" | 10.43" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R17 | 29.40" | 8.86" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 315/50R17 | 29.40" | 12.40" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R17 | 29.70" | 8.46" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 285/55R17 | 29.34" | 11.22" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 295/55R17 | 29.78" | 11.61" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R17 | 29.95" | 9.25" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R17 | 29.11" | 8.07" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R17 | 29.99" | 10.83" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R17 | 29.05" | 10.04" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R17 | 29.03" | 9.25" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R17 | 30.05" | 10.04" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/80R16 | 16" | 29.54" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 335/40R19 | 19" | 29.55" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/75R18 | 18" | 29.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/65R18 | 18" | 29.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 325/45R18 | 18" | 29.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/65R16 | 16" | 29.56" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 345/35R20 | 20" | 29.51" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/70R16 | 16" | 29.50" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/60R18 | 18" | 29.57" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/35R22 | 22" | 29.58" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 205/65R19 | 19" | 29.49" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 285/65R15 | 15" | 29.59" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 235/65R17narrower: 29.0" × 9.3"
- 255/65R17wider: 30.1" × 10.0"
- 245/60R17lower profile: 28.6" × 9.6"
- 245/70R17taller sidewall: 30.5" × 9.6"
Compare 245/65R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 245/65R17 tire?
- A 245/65R17 tire is 29.5 inches tall (750 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 6.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 245/65R17 mean?
- 245/65R17 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (159 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 245/65R17 tire make?
- About 683 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 92.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 245/65R17 tire?
- Roughly 6.5" to 8.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 265/60R17 instead of 245/65R17?
- 265/60R17 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.