265/50R17 tire size in inches
A 265/50R17 tire measures
27.4" tall × 10.4" wide
5.22" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 735 revolutions per mile.
265/50R17 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (133 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
265/50R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.43 inches (697 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.22 inches (133 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 86.2 inches (2,189 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 735 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 457 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.4x10.4R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 50% |
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 265/50R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 265/50R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/45R17 | 27.45" | 11.61" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 205/65R17 | 27.49" | 8.07" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R17 | 27.61" | 9.65" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/60R17 | 27.63" | 8.86" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 185/70R17 | 27.20" | 7.28" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 235/55R17 | 27.18" | 9.25" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 215/60R17 | 27.16" | 8.46" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 195/70R17 | 27.75" | 7.68" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 285/45R17 | 27.10" | 11.22" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 305/45R17 | 27.81" | 12.01" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 275/50R17 | 27.83" | 10.83" | +1.4% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/50R17 | 27.04" | 10.04" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315/30R20 | 20" | 27.44" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/25R22 | 22" | 27.41" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 305/35R19 | 19" | 27.41" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/50R19 | 19" | 27.46" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/70R15 | 15" | 27.40" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/40R20 | 20" | 27.40" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/75R13 | 13" | 27.47" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 325/25R21 | 21" | 27.40" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/35R21 | 21" | 27.48" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/55R16 | 16" | 27.48" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 215/85R13 | 13" | 27.39" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 265/45R18 | 18" | 27.39" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/50R17narrower: 27.0" × 10.0"
- 275/50R17wider: 27.8" × 10.8"
- 265/45R17lower profile: 26.4" × 10.4"
- 265/55R17taller sidewall: 28.5" × 10.4"
Compare 265/50R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/50R17 tire?
- A 265/50R17 tire is 27.4 inches tall (697 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 5.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/50R17 mean?
- 265/50R17 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (133 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/50R17 tire make?
- About 735 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 86.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/50R17 tire?
- Roughly 7.5" to 9.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 295/45R17 instead of 265/50R17?
- 295/45R17 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.