245/60R17 tire size in inches
A 245/60R17 tire measures
28.6" tall × 9.6" wide
5.79" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 706 revolutions per mile.
245/60R17 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (147 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
245/60R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 28.57 inches (726 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 inches (245 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.79 inches (147 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 89.8 inches (2,280 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 706 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 439 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 28.6x9.6R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 60% |
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 245/60R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 245/60R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/50R17 | 28.61" | 11.61" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R17 | 28.52" | 7.68" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R17 | 28.52" | 8.86" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R17 | 28.48" | 10.43" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/70R17 | 28.30" | 8.07" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R17 | 28.85" | 8.46" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 275/55R17 | 28.91" | 10.83" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 285/50R17 | 28.22" | 11.22" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 315/45R17 | 28.16" | 12.40" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 305/50R17 | 29.01" | 12.01" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R17 | 29.03" | 9.25" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R17 | 29.05" | 10.04" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/35R21 | 21" | 28.58" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/65R15 | 15" | 28.56" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 335/25R22 | 22" | 28.59" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 335/40R18 | 18" | 28.55" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/80R15 | 15" | 28.54" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/70R14 | 14" | 28.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 305/40R19 | 19" | 28.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/55R18 | 18" | 28.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/65R16 | 16" | 28.54" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/60R18 | 18" | 28.63" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/60R16 | 16" | 28.52" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 345/35R19 | 19" | 28.51" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 235/60R17narrower: 28.1" × 9.3"
- 255/60R17wider: 29.0" × 10.0"
- 245/55R17lower profile: 27.6" × 9.6"
- 245/65R17taller sidewall: 29.5" × 9.6"
Compare 245/60R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 245/60R17 tire?
- A 245/60R17 tire is 28.6 inches tall (726 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 5.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 245/60R17 mean?
- 245/60R17 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (147 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 245/60R17 tire make?
- About 706 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 89.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 245/60R17 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 295/50R17 instead of 245/60R17?
- 295/50R17 is +0.04 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.