275/70R17 tire size in inches
A 275/70R17 tire measures
32.2" tall × 10.8" wide
7.58" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 627 revolutions per mile.
275/70R17 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (193 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
275/70R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 32.16 inches (817 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.83 inches (275 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.58 inches (193 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 101.0 inches (2,566 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 627 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 390 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 32.2x10.8R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
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 275/70R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 275/70R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/65R17 | 32.10" | 11.61" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/75R17 | 32.06" | 10.04" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 315/60R17 | 31.88" | 12.40" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 305/65R17 | 32.61" | 12.01" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 265/75R17 | 32.65" | 10.43" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 265/70R17 | 31.61" | 10.43" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 285/70R17 | 32.71" | 11.22" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 285/65R17 | 31.59" | 11.22" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 245/75R17 | 31.47" | 9.65" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 305/60R17 | 31.41" | 12.01" | −2.3% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 33x12.50R17 | 33.00" | 12.50" | +2.6% | 61.6 mph | Compare |
| 315/65R17 | 33.12" | 12.40" | +3.0% | 61.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315/45R21 | 21" | 32.16" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 345/30R24 | 24" | 32.15" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/55R22 | 22" | 32.18" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 355/40R21 | 21" | 32.18" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 295/35R24 | 24" | 32.13" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 335/50R19 | 19" | 32.19" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 305/55R19 | 19" | 32.21" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 285/45R22 | 22" | 32.10" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 285/50R21 | 21" | 32.22" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 345/45R20 | 20" | 32.22" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 325/40R22 | 22" | 32.24" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 275/75R16 | 16" | 32.24" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 265/70R17narrower: 31.6" × 10.4"
- 285/70R17wider: 32.7" × 11.2"
- 275/65R17lower profile: 31.1" × 10.8"
- 275/75R17taller sidewall: 33.2" × 10.8"
Compare 275/70R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 275/70R17 tire?
- A 275/70R17 tire is 32.2 inches tall (817 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.8 inches wide with 7.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 275/70R17 mean?
- 275/70R17 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (193 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 275/70R17 tire make?
- About 627 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 101.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 275/70R17 tire?
- Roughly 7.5" to 9.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 295/65R17 instead of 275/70R17?
- 295/65R17 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.