265/75R17 tire size in inches

A 265/75R17 tire measures

32.6" tall × 10.4" wide

7.82" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 618 revolutions per mile.

265/75R17 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (199 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.

32.6"17" rim7.8"10.4" wide
265/75R17: 32.6 inches tall, 10.4 inches wide, on a 17 inch rim, drawn to scale

265/75R17 specs

Overall diameter (height)32.65 inches (829 mm)
Section width10.43 inches (265 mm)
Sidewall height7.82 inches (199 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter17 inches
Circumference102.6 inches (2,605 mm)
Revolutions per mile618
Revolutions per kilometer384
Approximate rim width7.0" to 8.5"
In inches (flotation style)32.6x10.4R17
Aspect ratio75%

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 265/75R17 on a 17" wheel

These 17" sizes are within 3% of 265/75R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
305/65R1732.61"12.01"−0.1%59.9 mphCompare
285/70R1732.71"11.22"+0.2%60.1 mphCompare
33x12.50R1733.00"12.50"+1.1%60.6 mphCompare
315/65R1733.12"12.40"+1.4%60.9 mphCompare
275/70R1732.16"10.83"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
295/65R1732.10"11.61"−1.7%59.0 mphCompare
255/75R1732.06"10.04"−1.8%58.9 mphCompare
275/75R1733.24"10.83"+1.8%61.1 mphCompare
295/70R1733.26"11.61"+1.9%61.1 mphCompare
315/60R1731.88"12.40"−2.4%58.6 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
315/55R1919"32.64"0.0%Compare
275/40R2424"32.66"0.0%Compare
315/35R2424"32.68"+0.1%Compare
295/50R2121"32.61"−0.1%Compare
245/55R2222"32.61"−0.1%Compare
265/80R1616"32.69"+0.1%Compare
265/70R1818"32.61"−0.1%Compare
285/65R1818"32.59"−0.2%Compare
345/50R1919"32.58"−0.2%Compare
355/45R2020"32.58"−0.2%Compare
265/85R1515"32.74"+0.3%Compare
265/65R1919"32.56"−0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 265/75R17 with another size

With 275/75R17 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.1 mph

275/75R17 is +0.59 inches (+1.8%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

265/75R17275/75R17Difference%
Overall diameter32.65"33.24"+0.59"+1.8%
Section width10.43"10.83"+0.39"+3.8%
Sidewall height7.82"8.12"+0.30"+3.8%
Circumference102.57"104.43"+1.86"+1.8%
Revolutions per mile617.7606.7−11.0−1.8%

Questions

How tall is a 265/75R17 tire?
A 265/75R17 tire is 32.6 inches tall (829 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 7.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 265/75R17 mean?
265/75R17 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (199 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 265/75R17 tire make?
About 618 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 102.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 265/75R17 tire?
Roughly 7.0" to 8.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 305/65R17 instead of 265/75R17?
305/65R17 is −0.04 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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