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265/65R17 tire size in inches
265/65R17 is 30.56" tall and 10.43" wide, and fits a 17" rim. In flotation (inch) sizing that is roughly 30.6x10.4R17.
265/65R17 dimensions
| Measurement | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 30.56" | 776 mm |
| Section width | 10.43" | 265 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.78" | 172.2 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" | 431.8 mm |
| Circumference | 96.0" | 2439 mm |
| Revolutions per mile | 660 | |
| Aspect ratio | 65% (sidewall is 65% of the width) | |
Drawn to scale
Among the 124 sizes for 17" wheels on this site, 265/65R17 is #63 by height (shortest: 205/40R17, tallest: 385/70R17).
What people compare 265/65R17 with
Real comparisons drivers search for, worked out against 265/65R17:
| Compared size | Height | Width | Sidewall | Speedo at true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/70R17 | +1.05" (+3.44%) | 0.00" | +0.52" | 58 mph |
| 245/70R17 | -0.06" (-0.2%) | -0.78" | -0.03" | 60.1 mph |
| 285/70R17 | +2.15" (+7.04%) | +0.79" | +1.07" | 56.1 mph |
| 255/65R17 | -0.51" (-1.67%) | -0.39" | -0.25" | 61 mph |
| 275/70R17 | +1.60" (+5.24%) | +0.40" | +0.80" | 57 mph |
| 245/65R17 | -1.02" (-3.34%) | -0.78" | -0.51" | 62.1 mph |
| 255/70R17 | +0.50" (+1.64%) | -0.39" | +0.25" | 59 mph |
| 265/70R16 | +0.05" (+0.16%) | 0.00" | +0.52" | 59.9 mph |
How the 265/65R17 numbers are worked out
The size code reads as 265 mm section width, 65% aspect ratio, R for radial construction and 17-inch wheel.
- Sidewall = 265 × 65% = 172.2 mm = 6.78"
- Diameter = 17" + 2 × 6.78" = 30.56"
- Circumference = π × 30.56" = 96.0"
- Revs per mile = 63,360" ÷ 96.0" = 660
Sizes that can replace 265/65R17 on a 17" wheel
Within 3% of 30.56". Last column: speedometer reading at a true 60 mph.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Speedo at true 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/70R17 | 30.50" | 9.65" | -0.2% | 60.1 mph |
| 315/55R17 | 30.64" | 12.40" | +0.26% | 59.8 mph |
| 285/60R17 | 30.46" | 11.22" | -0.33% | 60.2 mph |
| 270/65R17 | 30.82" | 10.63" | +0.85% | 59.5 mph |
| 225/75R17 | 30.29" | 8.86" | -0.88% | 60.5 mph |
| 235/75R17 | 30.88" | 9.25" | +1.05% | 59.4 mph |
| 305/55R17 | 30.21" | 12.01" | -1.15% | 60.7 mph |
| 295/60R17 | 30.94" | 11.61" | +1.24% | 59.3 mph |
| 255/70R17 | 31.06" | 10.04" | +1.64% | 59 mph |
| 255/65R17 | 30.05" | 10.04" | -1.67% | 61 mph |
| 275/65R17 | 31.07" | 10.83" | +1.67% | 59 mph |
| 275/60R17 | 29.99" | 10.83" | -1.87% | 61.1 mph |
One size wider or narrower
Same height on a different wheel size
- 255/80R14 14" (-1.64%)
- 265/75R15 15" (+0.29%)
- 285/70R15 15" (+0.49%)
- 235/85R15 15" (+0.56%)
- 325/60R15 15" (-0.69%)
- 275/70R15 15" (-1.31%)
- 295/65R15 15" (-1.51%)
- 255/75R15 15" (-1.64%)
- 255/80R15 15" (+1.64%)
- 285/65R16 16" (+0.1%)
Questions about 265/65R17
How tall is a 265/65R17 tire in inches?
A 265/65R17 tire is 30.56 inches (776 mm) tall: the 17-inch rim plus two sidewalls of 6.78 inches each.
Is 265/65R17 a 31 inch tire?
Yes. At 30.56 inches tall it is commonly called a 31-inch tire.
How many revolutions per mile does a 265/65R17 make?
About 660 revolutions per mile, based on a calculated circumference of 96.0 inches.
What size can replace 265/65R17?
245/70R17 is the closest match on a 17" rim (-0.2% height). Check load index, speed rating and clearance first.
Compare 265/65R17 against any other size with the tire size calculator.