195/40R17 tire size in inches
A 195/40R17 tire measures
23.1" tall × 7.7" wide
3.07" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 872 revolutions per mile.
195/40R17 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (78 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
195/40R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 23.14 inches (588 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 7.68 inches (195 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 3.07 inches (78 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 72.7 inches (1,847 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 872 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 542 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 23.1x7.7R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 40% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 195/40R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 195/40R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/35R17 | 23.20" | 8.86" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 215/35R17 | 22.93" | 8.46" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 185/40R17 | 22.83" | 7.28" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 205/40R17 | 23.46" | 8.07" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/35R17 | 23.48" | 9.25" | +1.4% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 185/45R17 | 23.56" | 7.28" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 205/35R17 | 22.65" | 8.07" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 245/35R17 | 23.75" | 9.65" | +2.6% | 61.6 mph | Compare |
| 215/40R17 | 23.77" | 8.46" | +2.7% | 61.6 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155/75R14 | 14" | 23.15" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/60R13 | 13" | 23.16" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 165/70R14 | 14" | 23.09" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/40R16 | 16" | 23.09" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 185/70R13 | 13" | 23.20" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 195/60R14 | 14" | 23.21" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 205/50R15 | 15" | 23.07" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 215/25R19 | 19" | 23.23" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 205/25R19 | 19" | 23.04" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 205/45R16 | 16" | 23.26" | +0.5% | Compare |
| 175/60R15 | 15" | 23.27" | +0.5% | Compare |
| 185/55R15 | 15" | 23.01" | −0.6% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 185/40R17narrower: 22.8" × 7.3"
- 205/40R17wider: 23.5" × 8.1"
- 195/35R17lower profile: 22.4" × 7.7"
- 195/45R17taller sidewall: 23.9" × 7.7"
Compare 195/40R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 195/40R17 tire?
- A 195/40R17 tire is 23.1 inches tall (588 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.7 inches wide with 3.1 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 195/40R17 mean?
- 195/40R17 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (78 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 195/40R17 tire make?
- About 872 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 72.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 195/40R17 tire?
- Roughly 6.5" to 8.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 225/35R17 instead of 195/40R17?
- 225/35R17 is +0.06 inches (+0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.2 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.