245/35R17 tire size in inches
A 245/35R17 tire measures
23.8" tall × 9.6" wide
3.38" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 849 revolutions per mile.
245/35R17 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (86 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
245/35R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 23.75 inches (603 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 inches (245 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 3.38 inches (86 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 74.6 inches (1,895 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 849 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 528 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 23.8x9.6R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 35% |
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 245/35R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 245/35R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/40R17 | 23.77" | 8.46" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 195/45R17 | 23.91" | 7.68" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 185/45R17 | 23.56" | 7.28" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 235/35R17 | 23.48" | 9.25" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 255/35R17 | 24.03" | 10.04" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 205/40R17 | 23.46" | 8.07" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 225/40R17 | 24.09" | 8.86" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/45R17 | 24.26" | 8.07" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 185/50R17 | 24.28" | 7.28" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 225/35R17 | 23.20" | 8.86" | −2.3% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 265/35R17 | 24.30" | 10.43" | +2.3% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 195/40R17 | 23.14" | 7.68" | −2.6% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/70R13 | 13" | 23.75" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 165/75R14 | 14" | 23.74" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/55R14 | 14" | 23.74" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 185/60R15 | 15" | 23.74" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 155/80R14 | 14" | 23.76" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/40R16 | 16" | 23.72" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/60R14 | 14" | 23.69" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 245/45R15 | 15" | 23.68" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 245/25R19 | 19" | 23.82" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 195/50R16 | 16" | 23.68" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 205/30R19 | 19" | 23.84" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 205/35R18 | 18" | 23.65" | −0.4% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 245/35R17 tire?
- A 245/35R17 tire is 23.8 inches tall (603 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 3.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 245/35R17 mean?
- 245/35R17 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (86 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 245/35R17 tire make?
- About 849 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 74.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 245/35R17 tire?
- Roughly 8.0" to 9.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 215/40R17 instead of 245/35R17?
- 215/40R17 is +0.02 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.