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295/70R17 tire size in inches
295/70R17 is 33.26" tall and 11.61" wide, and fits a 17" rim. In flotation (inch) sizing that is roughly 33.3x11.6R17.
295/70R17 dimensions
| Measurement | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 33.26" | 845 mm |
| Section width | 11.61" | 295 mm |
| Sidewall height | 8.13" | 206.5 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" | 431.8 mm |
| Circumference | 104.5" | 2654 mm |
| Revolutions per mile | 606 | |
| Aspect ratio | 70% (sidewall is 70% of the width) | |
Drawn to scale
Among the 124 sizes for 17" wheels on this site, 295/70R17 is #92 by height (shortest: 205/40R17, tallest: 385/70R17).
What people compare 295/70R17 with
Real comparisons drivers search for, worked out against 295/70R17:
| Compared size | Height | Width | Sidewall | Speedo at true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/70R17 | -0.55" (-1.65%) | -0.39" | -0.28" | 61 mph |
| 285/75R17 | +0.57" (+1.71%) | -0.39" | +0.29" | 59 mph |
| 315/70R17 | +1.10" (+3.31%) | +0.79" | +0.55" | 58.1 mph |
| 305/70R17 | +0.55" (+1.65%) | +0.40" | +0.28" | 59 mph |
| 265/70R17 | -1.65" (-4.96%) | -1.18" | -0.83" | 63.1 mph |
How the 295/70R17 numbers are worked out
The size code reads as 295 mm section width, 70% aspect ratio, R for radial construction and 17-inch wheel.
- Sidewall = 295 × 70% = 206.5 mm = 8.13"
- Diameter = 17" + 2 × 8.13" = 33.26"
- Circumference = π × 33.26" = 104.5"
- Revs per mile = 63,360" ÷ 104.5" = 606
Sizes that can replace 295/70R17 on a 17" wheel
Within 3% of 33.26". Last column: speedometer reading at a true 60 mph.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Speedo at true 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/75R17 | 33.24" | 10.83" | -0.06% | 60 mph |
| 315/65R17 | 33.12" | 12.40" | -0.42% | 60.3 mph |
| 245/85R17 | 33.40" | 9.65" | +0.42% | 59.7 mph |
| 255/80R17 | 33.06" | 10.04" | -0.6% | 60.4 mph |
| 290/70R17 | 32.98" | 11.42" | -0.84% | 60.5 mph |
| 280/75R17 | 33.54" | 11.02" | +0.84% | 59.5 mph |
| 300/70R17 | 33.54" | 11.81" | +0.84% | 59.5 mph |
| 270/75R17 | 32.94" | 10.63" | -0.96% | 60.6 mph |
| 325/65R17 | 33.63" | 12.80" | +1.11% | 59.3 mph |
| 265/80R17 | 33.69" | 10.43" | +1.29% | 59.2 mph |
| 235/85R17 | 32.73" | 9.25" | -1.59% | 61 mph |
| 285/70R17 | 32.71" | 11.22" | -1.65% | 61 mph |
One size wider or narrower
Same height on a different wheel size
- 305/75R15 15" (-0.75%)
- 315/75R15 15" (+1.02%)
- 265/85R15 15" (-1.56%)
- 275/80R16 16" (+0.18%)
- 315/70R16 16" (+0.3%)
- 295/75R16 16" (+0.48%)
- 255/85R16 16" (-0.57%)
- 285/75R16 16" (-1.29%)
- 305/70R16 16" (-1.35%)
- 265/85R16 16" (+1.44%)
Questions about 295/70R17
How tall is a 295/70R17 tire in inches?
A 295/70R17 tire is 33.26 inches (845 mm) tall: the 17-inch rim plus two sidewalls of 8.13 inches each.
Is 295/70R17 a 33 inch tire?
Yes. At 33.26 inches tall it is commonly called a 33-inch tire.
How many revolutions per mile does a 295/70R17 make?
About 606 revolutions per mile, based on a calculated circumference of 104.5 inches.
What size can replace 295/70R17?
275/75R17 is the closest match on a 17" rim (-0.06% height). Check load index, speed rating and clearance first.
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