305/75R17 tire size in inches
A 305/75R17 tire measures
35.0" tall × 12.0" wide
9.01" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 576 revolutions per mile.
305/75R17 means a tire 305 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (229 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
305/75R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 35.01 inches (889 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 12.01 inches (305 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 9.01 inches (229 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 110.0 inches (2,794 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 576 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 358 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 35.0x12.0R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 75% |
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 305/75R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 305/75R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35x12.50R17 | 35.00" | 12.50" | 0.0% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 295/75R17 | 34.42" | 11.61" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 315/75R17 | 35.60" | 12.40" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 315/70R17 | 34.36" | 12.40" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35x12.50R15 | 15" | 35.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 35x12.50R18 | 18" | 35.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 35x12.50R20 | 20" | 35.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 35x12.50R22 | 22" | 35.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 35x12.50R24 | 24" | 35.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 355/50R21 | 21" | 34.98" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/85R16 | 16" | 35.07" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 325/55R21 | 21" | 35.07" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 345/55R20 | 20" | 34.94" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 295/65R20 | 20" | 35.10" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 315/65R19 | 19" | 35.12" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 315/60R20 | 20" | 34.88" | −0.4% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 305/75R17 tire?
- A 305/75R17 tire is 35.0 inches tall (889 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.0 inches wide with 9.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 305/75R17 mean?
- 305/75R17 means a tire 305 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (229 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 305/75R17 tire make?
- About 576 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 110.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 305/75R17 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 35x12.50R17 instead of 305/75R17?
- 35x12.50R17 is −0.01 inches (0.0%) 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.