Tire Ruler255/65R17 dimensions
| Overall diameter (height) | 30.05″ · 763 mm |
| Section width | 10.04″ · 255 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.53″ · 166 mm |
| Wheel diameter | 17″ |
| Rim width (rule of thumb) | 7–9″ |
| Circumference | 94.4″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 671 |
| In inches (flotation style) | 30.1 × 10.0R17 |
How it’s calculated: the sidewall is 65% of the 255 mm width = 165.8 mm (6.53″). Add two sidewalls to the 17″ wheel: 17 + 2 × 6.53 = 30.05″.
Bigger tires than 255/65R17 on 17″ wheels
| Size | Height | Taller by | 60 mph reads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245/70R17 | 30.5″ | +0.45″ (+1.5%) | 60.9 mph |
| 265/65R17 | 30.6″ | +0.51″ (+1.7%) | 61.0 mph |
| 255/70R17 | 31.1″ | +1.00″ (+3.3%) | 62.0 mph |
| 275/65R17 | 31.1″ | +1.02″ (+3.4%) | 62.0 mph |
| 245/75R17 | 31.5″ | +1.42″ (+4.7%) | 62.8 mph |
“60 mph reads” is your real speed when a speedometer set up for 255/65R17 shows 60. Above about 3% taller, most trucks need a leveling kit or lift, and the speedometer should be recalibrated.
Sizes equivalent to 255/65R17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235/70R17 | 30.0″ | 9.3″ | −0.3% |
Same height on a different wheel size
Changing wheel size (plus or minus sizing) while keeping the overall height keeps your speedometer right:
- 30x9.50R15: 30.0″ tall on a 15″ wheel (−0.2%)
- 245/75R16: 30.5″ tall on a 16″ wheel (+1.4%)
- 235/75R16: 29.9″ tall on a 16″ wheel (−0.6%)
- 255/70R16: 30.1″ tall on a 16″ wheel (+0.0%)
- 215/85R16: 30.4″ tall on a 16″ wheel (+1.1%)
- 235/65R18: 30.0″ tall on an 18″ wheel (−0.1%)
- 255/55R19: 30.0″ tall on a 19″ wheel (−0.0%)
- 245/55R19: 29.6″ tall on a 19″ wheel (−1.5%)
- 265/50R20: 30.4″ tall on a 20″ wheel (+1.3%)
- 255/50R20: 30.0″ tall on a 20″ wheel (−0.0%)
- 245/50R20: 29.6″ tall on a 20″ wheel (−1.3%)
- 275/45R20: 29.7″ tall on a 20″ wheel (−1.0%)
- 265/45R21: 30.4″ tall on a 21″ wheel (+1.1%)
- 265/40R22: 30.3″ tall on a 22″ wheel (+1.0%)
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Frequently asked questions
Is 255/65R17 a 30 inch tire?
Yes. 255/65R17 is 30.05 inches tall, so it's sold and talked about as a 30-inch tire.
What size is 255/65R17 in inches?
255/65R17 is 30.1 inches tall (overall diameter), 10.0 inches wide, with a 6.5 inch sidewall, and fits a 17 inch wheel.
What tire size is equivalent to 255/65R17?
Sizes within 1.5% of the same diameter on a 17" wheel: 235/70R17 (30.0"). Check load index and width before swapping.
What rim width fits 255/65R17?
As a rule of thumb, about 7–9 inches. The tire maker's spec sheet lists the approved range for each model.
How many revolutions per mile does 255/65R17 make?
About 671 revolutions per mile in theory (circumference 94.4 in). Real tires turn slightly more because they flatten under load.