285/75R17 tire size in inches
A 285/75R17 tire measures
33.8" tall × 11.2" wide
8.42" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 596 revolutions per mile.
285/75R17 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (214 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
285/75R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 33.83 inches (859 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.22 inches (285 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 8.42 inches (214 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 106.3 inches (2,700 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 596 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 370 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 33.8x11.2R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 75% |
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 285/75R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 285/75R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/70R17 | 33.81" | 12.01" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 315/70R17 | 34.36" | 12.40" | +1.6% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 295/70R17 | 33.26" | 11.61" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 275/75R17 | 33.24" | 10.83" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 295/75R17 | 34.42" | 11.61" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 315/65R17 | 33.12" | 12.40" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 33x12.50R17 | 33.00" | 12.50" | −2.5% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335/60R18 | 18" | 33.83" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 325/50R21 | 21" | 33.80" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 335/45R22 | 22" | 33.87" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 355/35R24 | 24" | 33.78" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 315/60R19 | 19" | 33.88" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 295/55R21 | 21" | 33.78" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 275/55R22 | 22" | 33.91" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 315/40R24 | 24" | 33.92" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 265/85R16 | 16" | 33.74" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 295/60R20 | 20" | 33.94" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 345/55R19 | 19" | 33.94" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 285/70R18 | 18" | 33.71" | −0.4% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 285/75R17 tire?
- A 285/75R17 tire is 33.8 inches tall (859 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.2 inches wide with 8.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 285/75R17 mean?
- 285/75R17 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (214 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 285/75R17 tire make?
- About 596 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 106.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 285/75R17 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 305/70R17 instead of 285/75R17?
- 305/70R17 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.