Tire Ruler225/65R17 dimensions
| Overall diameter (height) | 28.52″ · 724 mm |
| Section width | 8.86″ · 225 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.76″ · 146 mm |
| Wheel diameter | 17″ |
| Rim width (rule of thumb) | 6–8″ |
| Circumference | 89.6″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 707 |
| In inches (flotation style) | 28.5 × 8.9R17 |
How it’s calculated: the sidewall is 65% of the 225 mm width = 146.3 mm (5.76″). Add two sidewalls to the 17″ wheel: 17 + 2 × 5.76 = 28.52″.
Bigger tires than 225/65R17 on 17″ wheels
| Size | Height | Taller by | 60 mph reads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235/65R17 | 29.0″ | +0.51″ (+1.8%) | 61.1 mph |
| 245/65R17 | 29.5″ | +1.02″ (+3.6%) | 62.2 mph |
| 235/70R17 | 30.0″ | +1.44″ (+5.0%) | 63.0 mph |
| 255/65R17 | 30.1″ | +1.54″ (+5.4%) | 63.2 mph |
| 245/70R17 | 30.5″ | +1.99″ (+7.0%) | 64.2 mph |
“60 mph reads” is your real speed when a speedometer set up for 225/65R17 shows 60. Above about 3% taller, most trucks need a leveling kit or lift, and the speedometer should be recalibrated.
Sizes equivalent to 225/65R17
Within 1.5% of the same height on a 17″ wheel. Usually interchangeable for the speedometer; check width, load index and clearance.
| Size | Height | Width | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235/60R17 | 28.1″ | 9.3″ | −1.4% |
Same height on a different wheel size
Changing wheel size (plus or minus sizing) while keeping the overall height keeps your speedometer right:
- 235/75R15: 28.9″ tall on a 15″ wheel (+1.3%)
- 225/75R15: 28.3″ tall on a 15″ wheel (−0.8%)
- 225/70R16: 28.4″ tall on a 16″ wheel (−0.4%)
- 235/55R18: 28.2″ tall on an 18″ wheel (−1.2%)
- 225/60R18: 28.6″ tall on an 18″ wheel (+0.4%)
- 245/45R20: 28.7″ tall on a 20″ wheel (+0.6%)
- 275/40R20: 28.7″ tall on a 20″ wheel (+0.5%)
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Frequently asked questions
Is 225/65R17 a 29 inch tire?
Not quite. 225/65R17 is 28.52 inches tall, between a 28 and a 29 inch tire.
What size is 225/65R17 in inches?
225/65R17 is 28.5 inches tall (overall diameter), 8.9 inches wide, with a 5.8 inch sidewall, and fits a 17 inch wheel.
What tire size is equivalent to 225/65R17?
Sizes within 1.5% of the same diameter on a 17" wheel: 235/60R17 (28.1"). Check load index and width before swapping.
What rim width fits 225/65R17?
As a rule of thumb, about 6–8 inches. The tire maker's spec sheet lists the approved range for each model.
How many revolutions per mile does 225/65R17 make?
About 707 revolutions per mile in theory (circumference 89.6 in). Real tires turn slightly more because they flatten under load.