295/35R17 tire size in inches

A 295/35R17 tire measures

25.1" tall × 11.6" wide

4.06" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 803 revolutions per mile.

295/35R17 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (103 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.

25.1"17" rim4.1"11.6" wide
295/35R17: 25.1 inches tall, 11.6 inches wide, on a 17 inch rim, drawn to scale

295/35R17 specs

Overall diameter (height)25.13 inches (638 mm)
Section width11.61 inches (295 mm)
Sidewall height4.06 inches (103 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter17 inches
Circumference78.9 inches (2,005 mm)
Revolutions per mile803
Revolutions per kilometer499
Approximate rim width9.5" to 11.0"
In inches (flotation style)25.1x11.6R17
Aspect ratio35%

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 295/35R17 on a 17" wheel

These 17" sizes are within 3% of 295/35R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
205/50R1725.07"8.07"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
255/40R1725.03"10.04"−0.4%59.8 mphCompare
185/55R1725.01"7.28"−0.5%59.7 mphCompare
225/45R1724.97"8.86"−0.6%59.6 mphCompare
235/45R1725.33"9.25"+0.8%60.5 mphCompare
265/40R1725.35"10.43"+0.9%60.5 mphCompare
285/35R1724.85"11.22"−1.1%59.3 mphCompare
305/35R1725.41"12.01"+1.1%60.7 mphCompare
195/55R1725.44"7.68"+1.3%60.8 mphCompare
215/50R1725.46"8.46"+1.3%60.8 mphCompare
245/40R1724.72"9.65"−1.6%59.0 mphCompare
195/50R1724.68"7.68"−1.8%58.9 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
205/75R1313"25.11"−0.1%Compare
215/60R1515"25.16"+0.1%Compare
235/60R1414"25.10"−0.1%Compare
285/45R1515"25.10"−0.1%Compare
225/40R1818"25.09"−0.2%Compare
235/55R1515"25.18"+0.2%Compare
215/30R2020"25.08"−0.2%Compare
185/70R1515"25.20"+0.3%Compare
225/35R1919"25.20"+0.3%Compare
315/25R1919"25.20"+0.3%Compare
195/60R1616"25.21"+0.3%Compare
165/85R1414"25.04"−0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 295/35R17 with another size

With 305/35R17 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.7 mph

305/35R17 is +0.28 inches (+1.1%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

295/35R17305/35R17Difference%
Overall diameter25.13"25.41"+0.28"+1.1%
Section width11.61"12.01"+0.39"+3.4%
Sidewall height4.06"4.20"+0.14"+3.4%
Circumference78.95"79.81"+0.87"+1.1%
Revolutions per mile802.6793.8−8.7−1.1%

Questions

How tall is a 295/35R17 tire?
A 295/35R17 tire is 25.1 inches tall (638 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 4.1 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 295/35R17 mean?
295/35R17 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (103 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 295/35R17 tire make?
About 803 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 78.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 295/35R17 tire?
Roughly 9.5" to 11.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 205/50R17 instead of 295/35R17?
205/50R17 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.

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