Tire Ruler265/65R17 dimensions
| Overall diameter (height) | 30.56″ · 776 mm |
| Section width | 10.43″ · 265 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.78″ · 172 mm |
| Wheel diameter | 17″ |
| Rim width (rule of thumb) | 7.5–9″ |
| Circumference | 96.0″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 660 |
| In inches (flotation style) | 30.6 × 10.4R17 |
How it’s calculated: the sidewall is 65% of the 265 mm width = 172.3 mm (6.78″). Add two sidewalls to the 17″ wheel: 17 + 2 × 6.78 = 30.56″.
Bigger tires than 265/65R17 on 17″ wheels
| Size | Height | Taller by | 60 mph reads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255/70R17 | 31.1″ | +0.49″ (+1.6%) | 61.0 mph |
| 275/65R17 | 31.1″ | +0.51″ (+1.7%) | 61.0 mph |
| 245/75R17 | 31.5″ | +0.91″ (+3.0%) | 61.8 mph |
| 265/70R17 | 31.6″ | +1.04″ (+3.4%) | 62.0 mph |
| 255/75R17 | 32.1″ | +1.50″ (+4.9%) | 62.9 mph |
“60 mph reads” is your real speed when a speedometer set up for 265/65R17 shows 60. Above about 3% taller, most trucks need a leveling kit or lift, and the speedometer should be recalibrated.
Sizes equivalent to 265/65R17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245/70R17 | 30.5″ | 9.6″ | −0.2% |
Same height on a different wheel size
Changing wheel size (plus or minus sizing) while keeping the overall height keeps your speedometer right:
- 31x10.50R15: 31.0″ tall on a 15″ wheel (+1.4%)
- 245/75R16: 30.5″ tall on a 16″ wheel (−0.3%)
- 265/70R16: 30.6″ tall on a 16″ wheel (+0.1%)
- 215/85R16: 30.4″ tall on a 16″ wheel (−0.6%)
- 265/60R18: 30.5″ tall on an 18″ wheel (−0.1%)
- 245/65R18: 30.5″ tall on an 18″ wheel (−0.1%)
- 275/60R18: 31.0″ tall on an 18″ wheel (+1.4%)
- 265/50R20: 30.4″ tall on a 20″ wheel (−0.4%)
- 275/50R20: 30.8″ tall on a 20″ wheel (+0.9%)
- 265/45R21: 30.4″ tall on a 21″ wheel (−0.6%)
- 275/45R21: 30.7″ tall on a 21″ wheel (+0.6%)
- 265/40R22: 30.3″ tall on a 22″ wheel (−0.7%)
- 285/40R22: 31.0″ tall on a 22″ wheel (+1.4%)
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Frequently asked questions
Is 265/65R17 a 31 inch tire?
Not quite. 265/65R17 is 30.56 inches tall, between a 30 and a 31 inch tire.
What size is 265/65R17 in inches?
265/65R17 is 30.6 inches tall (overall diameter), 10.4 inches wide, with a 6.8 inch sidewall, and fits a 17 inch wheel.
What tire size is equivalent to 265/65R17?
Sizes within 1.5% of the same diameter on a 17" wheel: 245/70R17 (30.5"). Check load index and width before swapping.
What rim width fits 265/65R17?
As a rule of thumb, about 7.5–9 inches. The tire maker's spec sheet lists the approved range for each model.
How many revolutions per mile does 265/65R17 make?
About 660 revolutions per mile in theory (circumference 96.0 in). Real tires turn slightly more because they flatten under load.