295/70R17 tire size in inches
A 295/70R17 tire measures
33.3" tall × 11.6" wide
8.13" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 606 revolutions per mile.
295/70R17 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (207 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
295/70R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 33.26 inches (845 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.61 inches (295 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 8.13 inches (207 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 104.5 inches (2,654 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 606 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 377 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 33.3x11.6R17 |
| 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 295/70R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 295/70R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/75R17 | 33.24" | 10.83" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 315/65R17 | 33.12" | 12.40" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 33x12.50R17 | 33.00" | 12.50" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 285/70R17 | 32.71" | 11.22" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 305/70R17 | 33.81" | 12.01" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 285/75R17 | 33.83" | 11.22" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 265/75R17 | 32.65" | 10.43" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 305/65R17 | 32.61" | 12.01" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335/35R24 | 24" | 33.23" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 295/40R24 | 24" | 33.29" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 345/45R21 | 21" | 33.22" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/50R22 | 22" | 33.22" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 305/55R20 | 20" | 33.21" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 275/80R16 | 16" | 33.32" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 335/50R20 | 20" | 33.19" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 355/40R22 | 22" | 33.18" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 285/55R21 | 21" | 33.34" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 325/60R18 | 18" | 33.35" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 315/45R22 | 22" | 33.16" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 275/70R18 | 18" | 33.16" | −0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 285/70R17narrower: 32.7" × 11.2"
- 305/70R17wider: 33.8" × 12.0"
- 295/65R17lower profile: 32.1" × 11.6"
- 295/75R17taller sidewall: 34.4" × 11.6"
Compare 295/70R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 295/70R17 tire?
- A 295/70R17 tire is 33.3 inches tall (845 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 8.1 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 295/70R17 mean?
- 295/70R17 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (207 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 295/70R17 tire make?
- About 606 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 104.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 295/70R17 tire?
- Roughly 8.0" to 9.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 275/75R17 instead of 295/70R17?
- 275/75R17 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.