285/40R17 tire size in inches
A 285/40R17 tire measures
26.0" tall × 11.2" wide
4.49" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 776 revolutions per mile.
285/40R17 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (114 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
285/40R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.98 inches (660 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.22 inches (285 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.49 inches (114 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 81.6 inches (2,073 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 776 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 482 |
| Approximate rim width | 9.5" to 11.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.0x11.2R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 40% |
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 285/40R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 285/40R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/45R17 | 26.04" | 10.04" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R17 | 25.88" | 8.07" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 225/50R17 | 25.86" | 8.86" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 185/60R17 | 25.74" | 7.28" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 195/60R17 | 26.21" | 7.68" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 235/50R17 | 26.25" | 9.25" | +1.1% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 245/45R17 | 25.68" | 9.65" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 315/35R17 | 25.68" | 12.40" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 275/40R17 | 25.66" | 10.83" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 295/40R17 | 26.29" | 11.61" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 215/55R17 | 26.31" | 8.46" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 265/45R17 | 26.39" | 10.43" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/45R18 | 18" | 25.97" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/65R16 | 16" | 25.98" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/30R19 | 19" | 25.97" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 355/25R19 | 19" | 25.99" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/70R13 | 13" | 25.95" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/65R15 | 15" | 26.00" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 305/25R20 | 20" | 26.00" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/25R21 | 21" | 26.02" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 175/80R15 | 15" | 26.02" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 255/30R20 | 20" | 26.02" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 185/75R15 | 15" | 25.93" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 215/35R20 | 20" | 25.93" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 275/40R17narrower: 25.7" × 10.8"
- 295/40R17wider: 26.3" × 11.6"
- 285/35R17lower profile: 24.9" × 11.2"
- 285/45R17taller sidewall: 27.1" × 11.2"
Compare 285/40R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 285/40R17 tire?
- A 285/40R17 tire is 26.0 inches tall (660 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.2 inches wide with 4.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 285/40R17 mean?
- 285/40R17 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (114 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 285/40R17 tire make?
- About 776 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 81.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 285/40R17 tire?
- Roughly 9.5" to 11.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 255/45R17 instead of 285/40R17?
- 255/45R17 is +0.06 inches (+0.2%) 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.