285/60R17 tire size in inches
A 285/60R17 tire measures
30.5" tall × 11.2" wide
6.73" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 662 revolutions per mile.
285/60R17 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (171 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
285/60R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 30.46 inches (774 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.22 inches (285 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.73 inches (171 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 95.7 inches (2,431 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 662 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 411 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 30.5x11.2R17 |
| 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 285/60R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 285/60R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/70R17 | 30.50" | 9.65" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 265/65R17 | 30.56" | 10.43" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R17 | 30.29" | 8.86" | −0.6% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 315/55R17 | 30.64" | 12.40" | +0.6% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 305/55R17 | 30.21" | 12.01" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R17 | 30.88" | 9.25" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R17 | 30.05" | 10.04" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R17 | 29.99" | 10.83" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 295/60R17 | 30.94" | 11.61" | +1.6% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R17 | 29.95" | 9.25" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R17 | 31.06" | 10.04" | +1.9% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 275/65R17 | 31.07" | 10.83" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/75R16 | 16" | 30.47" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/55R19 | 19" | 30.48" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/45R20 | 20" | 30.45" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/80R15 | 15" | 30.43" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/50R20 | 20" | 30.43" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/30R24 | 24" | 30.50" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 345/35R21 | 21" | 30.51" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/65R19 | 19" | 30.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 325/45R19 | 19" | 30.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/60R18 | 18" | 30.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/35R22 | 22" | 30.41" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/70R18 | 18" | 30.40" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 275/60R17narrower: 30.0" × 10.8"
- 295/60R17wider: 30.9" × 11.6"
- 285/55R17lower profile: 29.3" × 11.2"
- 285/65R17taller sidewall: 31.6" × 11.2"
Compare 285/60R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 285/60R17 tire?
- A 285/60R17 tire is 30.5 inches tall (774 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.2 inches wide with 6.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 285/60R17 mean?
- 285/60R17 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (171 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 285/60R17 tire make?
- About 662 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 95.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 285/60R17 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 245/70R17 instead of 285/60R17?
- 245/70R17 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.