295/40R17 tire size in inches
A 295/40R17 tire measures
26.3" tall × 11.6" wide
4.65" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 767 revolutions per mile.
295/40R17 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (118 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
295/40R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.29 inches (668 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.61 inches (295 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.65 inches (118 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 82.6 inches (2,098 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 767 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 477 |
| Approximate rim width | 9.5" to 11.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.3x11.6R17 |
| 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 295/40R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 295/40R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/55R17 | 26.31" | 8.46" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 235/50R17 | 26.25" | 9.25" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 195/60R17 | 26.21" | 7.68" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 265/45R17 | 26.39" | 10.43" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 185/65R17 | 26.47" | 7.28" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 255/45R17 | 26.04" | 10.04" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 305/40R17 | 26.61" | 12.01" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 285/40R17 | 25.98" | 11.22" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 245/50R17 | 26.65" | 9.65" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/60R17 | 26.69" | 8.07" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R17 | 25.88" | 8.07" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 225/50R17 | 25.86" | 8.86" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/75R13 | 13" | 26.29" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/80R14 | 14" | 26.28" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/70R15 | 15" | 26.30" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/35R19 | 19" | 26.30" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/30R21 | 21" | 26.31" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 205/45R19 | 19" | 26.26" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/30R20 | 20" | 26.26" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/45R18 | 18" | 26.33" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 175/75R16 | 16" | 26.33" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/40R18 | 18" | 26.35" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 285/50R15 | 15" | 26.22" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 265/25R21 | 21" | 26.22" | −0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 285/40R17narrower: 26.0" × 11.2"
- 305/40R17wider: 26.6" × 12.0"
- 295/35R17lower profile: 25.1" × 11.6"
- 295/45R17taller sidewall: 27.5" × 11.6"
Compare 295/40R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 295/40R17 tire?
- A 295/40R17 tire is 26.3 inches tall (668 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 4.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 295/40R17 mean?
- 295/40R17 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (118 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 295/40R17 tire make?
- About 767 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 82.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 295/40R17 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 215/55R17 instead of 295/40R17?
- 215/55R17 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.