265/65R17 tire size in inches
A 265/65R17 tire measures
30.6" tall × 10.4" wide
6.78" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 660 revolutions per mile.
265/65R17 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
265/65R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 30.56 inches (776 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.78 inches (172 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 96.0 inches (2,439 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 660 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 410 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 30.6x10.4R17 |
| 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 265/65R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 265/65R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/70R17 | 30.50" | 9.65" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 315/55R17 | 30.64" | 12.40" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 285/60R17 | 30.46" | 11.22" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R17 | 30.29" | 8.86" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R17 | 30.88" | 9.25" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 305/55R17 | 30.21" | 12.01" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 295/60R17 | 30.94" | 11.61" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R17 | 31.06" | 10.04" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R17 | 30.05" | 10.04" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 275/65R17 | 31.07" | 10.83" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R17 | 29.99" | 10.83" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R17 | 29.95" | 9.25" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335/40R20 | 20" | 30.55" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/60R19 | 19" | 30.57" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/65R18 | 18" | 30.54" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/65R16 | 16" | 30.59" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 335/25R24 | 24" | 30.59" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/60R18 | 18" | 30.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/70R16 | 16" | 30.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 305/40R21 | 21" | 30.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/65R19 | 19" | 30.52" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/55R20 | 20" | 30.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 325/45R19 | 19" | 30.52" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 295/50R19 | 19" | 30.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/65R17narrower: 30.1" × 10.0"
- 275/65R17wider: 31.1" × 10.8"
- 265/60R17lower profile: 29.5" × 10.4"
- 265/70R17taller sidewall: 31.6" × 10.4"
Compare 265/65R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/65R17 tire?
- A 265/65R17 tire is 30.6 inches tall (776 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 6.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/65R17 mean?
- 265/65R17 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/65R17 tire make?
- About 660 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 96.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/65R17 tire?
- Roughly 7.0" to 8.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 245/70R17 instead of 265/65R17?
- 245/70R17 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.