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265/70R17 tire size in inches
265/70R17 is 31.61" tall and 10.43" wide, and fits a 17" rim. In flotation (inch) sizing that is roughly 31.6x10.4R17.
265/70R17 dimensions
| Measurement | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 31.61" | 803 mm |
| Section width | 10.43" | 265 mm |
| Sidewall height | 7.30" | 185.5 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" | 431.8 mm |
| Circumference | 99.3" | 2522 mm |
| Revolutions per mile | 638 | |
| Aspect ratio | 70% (sidewall is 70% of the width) | |
Drawn to scale
Among the 124 sizes for 17" wheels on this site, 265/70R17 is #74 by height (shortest: 205/40R17, tallest: 385/70R17).
What people compare 265/70R17 with
Real comparisons drivers search for, worked out against 265/70R17:
| Compared size | Height | Width | Sidewall | Speedo at true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/70R17 | +1.10" (+3.48%) | +0.79" | +0.55" | 58 mph |
| 245/75R17 | -0.14" (-0.44%) | -0.78" | -0.07" | 60.3 mph |
| 265/65R17 | -1.05" (-3.32%) | 0.00" | -0.52" | 62.1 mph |
| 275/70R17 | +0.55" (+1.74%) | +0.40" | +0.28" | 59 mph |
| 255/75R17 | +0.45" (+1.42%) | -0.39" | +0.23" | 59.2 mph |
| 245/70R17 | -1.11" (-3.51%) | -0.78" | -0.55" | 62.2 mph |
| 255/70R17 | -0.55" (-1.74%) | -0.39" | -0.27" | 61.1 mph |
| 265/75R16 | +0.04" (+0.13%) | 0.00" | +0.52" | 59.9 mph |
How the 265/70R17 numbers are worked out
The size code reads as 265 mm section width, 70% aspect ratio, R for radial construction and 17-inch wheel.
- Sidewall = 265 × 70% = 185.5 mm = 7.30"
- Diameter = 17" + 2 × 7.30" = 31.61"
- Circumference = π × 31.61" = 99.3"
- Revs per mile = 63,360" ÷ 99.3" = 638
Sizes that can replace 265/70R17 on a 17" wheel
Within 3% of 31.61". Last column: speedometer reading at a true 60 mph.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Speedo at true 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/65R17 | 31.59" | 11.22" | -0.06% | 60 mph |
| 245/75R17 | 31.47" | 9.65" | -0.44% | 60.3 mph |
| 235/80R17 | 31.80" | 9.25" | +0.6% | 59.6 mph |
| 305/60R17 | 31.41" | 12.01" | -0.63% | 60.4 mph |
| 270/70R17 | 31.88" | 10.63" | +0.85% | 59.5 mph |
| 315/60R17 | 31.88" | 12.40" | +0.85% | 59.5 mph |
| 260/70R17 | 31.33" | 10.24" | -0.89% | 60.5 mph |
| 255/75R17 | 32.06" | 10.04" | +1.42% | 59.2 mph |
| 295/65R17 | 32.10" | 11.61" | +1.55% | 59.1 mph |
| 275/65R17 | 31.07" | 10.83" | -1.71% | 61 mph |
| 275/70R17 | 32.16" | 10.83" | +1.74% | 59 mph |
| 255/70R17 | 31.06" | 10.04" | -1.74% | 61.1 mph |
One size wider or narrower
Same height on a different wheel size
- 265/80R15 15" (+0.25%)
- 305/70R15 15" (+0.63%)
- 245/85R15 15" (-0.66%)
- 285/75R15 15" (+0.7%)
- 295/70R15 15" (-1.11%)
- 275/75R15 15" (-1.17%)
- 255/85R15 15" (+1.46%)
- 255/80R15 15" (-1.74%)
- 305/65R16 16" (0%)
- 265/75R16 16" (+0.13%)
Questions about 265/70R17
How tall is a 265/70R17 tire in inches?
A 265/70R17 tire is 31.61 inches (803 mm) tall: the 17-inch rim plus two sidewalls of 7.30 inches each.
Is 265/70R17 a 32 inch tire?
Yes. At 31.61 inches tall it is commonly called a 32-inch tire.
How many revolutions per mile does a 265/70R17 make?
About 638 revolutions per mile, based on a calculated circumference of 99.3 inches.
What size can replace 265/70R17?
285/65R17 is the closest match on a 17" rim (-0.06% height). Check load index, speed rating and clearance first.
Compare 265/70R17 against any other size with the tire size calculator.