275/60R17 tire size in inches

A 275/60R17 tire measures

30.0" tall × 10.8" wide

6.50" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 672 revolutions per mile.

275/60R17 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (165 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.

30.0"17" rim6.5"10.8" wide
275/60R17: 30.0 inches tall, 10.8 inches wide, on a 17 inch rim, drawn to scale

275/60R17 specs

Overall diameter (height)29.99 inches (762 mm)
Section width10.83 inches (275 mm)
Sidewall height6.50 inches (165 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter17 inches
Circumference94.2 inches (2,393 mm)
Revolutions per mile672
Revolutions per kilometer418
Approximate rim width7.5" to 9.0"
In inches (flotation style)30.0x10.8R17
Aspect ratio60%

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 275/60R17 on a 17" wheel

These 17" sizes are within 3% of 275/60R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
235/70R1729.95"9.25"−0.1%59.9 mphCompare
255/65R1730.05"10.04"+0.2%60.1 mphCompare
295/55R1729.78"11.61"−0.7%59.6 mphCompare
305/55R1730.21"12.01"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
225/75R1730.29"8.86"+1.0%60.6 mphCompare
215/75R1729.70"8.46"−1.0%59.4 mphCompare
245/65R1729.54"9.65"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
265/60R1729.52"10.43"−1.6%59.1 mphCompare
285/60R1730.46"11.22"+1.6%60.9 mphCompare
245/70R1730.50"9.65"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
265/65R1730.56"10.43"+1.9%61.1 mphCompare
225/70R1729.40"8.86"−2.0%58.8 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
30x9.50R1515"30.00"0.0%Compare
215/65R1919"30.00"0.0%Compare
305/25R2424"30.00"0.0%Compare
305/50R1818"30.01"+0.1%Compare
285/40R2121"29.98"−0.1%Compare
255/30R2424"30.02"+0.1%Compare
235/65R1818"30.03"+0.1%Compare
325/35R2121"29.96"−0.1%Compare
255/40R2222"30.03"+0.1%Compare
255/45R2121"30.04"+0.1%Compare
255/50R2020"30.04"+0.2%Compare
255/55R1919"30.04"+0.2%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 275/60R17 with another size

With 285/60R17 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.9 mph

285/60R17 is +0.47 inches (+1.6%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

275/60R17285/60R17Difference%
Overall diameter29.99"30.46"+0.47"+1.6%
Section width10.83"11.22"+0.39"+3.6%
Sidewall height6.50"6.73"+0.24"+3.6%
Circumference94.22"95.71"+1.48"+1.6%
Revolutions per mile672.4662.0−10.4−1.6%

Questions

How tall is a 275/60R17 tire?
A 275/60R17 tire is 30.0 inches tall (762 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.8 inches wide with 6.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 275/60R17 mean?
275/60R17 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (165 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 275/60R17 tire make?
About 672 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 94.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 275/60R17 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 235/70R17 instead of 275/60R17?
235/70R17 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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