Tire Ruler295/70R17 dimensions
| Overall diameter (height) | 33.26″ · 845 mm |
| Section width | 11.61″ · 295 mm |
| Sidewall height | 8.13″ · 207 mm |
| Wheel diameter | 17″ |
| Rim width (rule of thumb) | 8–10″ |
| Circumference | 104.5″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 606 |
| In inches (flotation style) | 33.3 × 11.6R17 |
How it’s calculated: the sidewall is 70% of the 295 mm width = 206.5 mm (8.13″). Add two sidewalls to the 17″ wheel: 17 + 2 × 8.13 = 33.26″.
Bigger tires than 295/70R17 on 17″ wheels
| Size | Height | Taller by | 60 mph reads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 285/75R17 | 33.8″ | +0.57″ (+1.7%) | 61.0 mph |
| 34x10.50R17 | 34.0″ | +0.74″ (+2.2%) | 61.3 mph |
| 315/70R17 | 34.4″ | +1.10″ (+3.3%) | 62.0 mph |
| 35x12.50R17 | 35.0″ | +1.74″ (+5.2%) | 63.1 mph |
“60 mph reads” is your real speed when a speedometer set up for 295/70R17 shows 60. Above about 3% taller, most trucks need a leveling kit or lift, and the speedometer should be recalibrated.
Sizes equivalent to 295/70R17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255/80R17 | 33.1″ | 10.0″ | −0.6% |
| 33x12.50R17 | 33.0″ | 12.5″ | −0.8% |
Same height on a different wheel size
Changing wheel size (plus or minus sizing) while keeping the overall height keeps your speedometer right:
- 33x12.50R15: 33.0″ tall on a 15″ wheel (−0.8%)
- 285/75R16: 32.8″ tall on a 16″ wheel (−1.3%)
- 275/70R18: 33.2″ tall on an 18″ wheel (−0.3%)
- 33x12.50R18: 33.0″ tall on an 18″ wheel (−0.8%)
- 275/60R20: 33.0″ tall on a 20″ wheel (−0.8%)
- 285/60R20: 33.5″ tall on a 20″ wheel (+0.6%)
- 305/55R20: 33.2″ tall on a 20″ wheel (−0.2%)
- 295/55R20: 32.8″ tall on a 20″ wheel (−1.5%)
- 265/65R20: 33.6″ tall on a 20″ wheel (+0.9%)
- 33x12.50R20: 33.0″ tall on a 20″ wheel (−0.8%)
- 305/45R22: 32.8″ tall on a 22″ wheel (−1.4%)
- 275/50R22: 32.8″ tall on a 22″ wheel (−1.3%)
- 33x12.50R22: 33.0″ tall on a 22″ wheel (−0.8%)
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Frequently asked questions
Is 295/70R17 a 33 inch tire?
Not quite. 295/70R17 is 33.26 inches tall, between a 33 and a 34 inch tire.
What size is 295/70R17 in inches?
295/70R17 is 33.3 inches tall (overall diameter), 11.6 inches wide, with a 8.1 inch sidewall, and fits a 17 inch wheel.
What tire size is equivalent to 295/70R17?
Sizes within 1.5% of the same diameter on a 17" wheel: 255/80R17 (33.1"), 33x12.50R17 (33.0"). Check load index and width before swapping.
What rim width fits 295/70R17?
As a rule of thumb, about 8–10 inches. The tire maker's spec sheet lists the approved range for each model.
How many revolutions per mile does 295/70R17 make?
About 606 revolutions per mile in theory (circumference 104.5 in). Real tires turn slightly more because they flatten under load.