295/50R17 tire size in inches
A 295/50R17 tire measures
28.6" tall × 11.6" wide
5.81" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 705 revolutions per mile.
295/50R17 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (148 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
295/50R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 28.61 inches (727 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.61 inches (295 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.81 inches (148 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 89.9 inches (2,283 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 705 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 438 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.5" to 10.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 28.6x11.6R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 50% |
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 295/50R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 295/50R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/60R17 | 28.57" | 9.65" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R17 | 28.52" | 7.68" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R17 | 28.52" | 8.86" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R17 | 28.48" | 10.43" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R17 | 28.85" | 8.46" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 275/55R17 | 28.91" | 10.83" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 205/70R17 | 28.30" | 8.07" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 305/50R17 | 29.01" | 12.01" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 285/50R17 | 28.22" | 11.22" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R17 | 29.03" | 9.25" | +1.4% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R17 | 29.05" | 10.04" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 315/45R17 | 28.16" | 12.40" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/55R18 | 18" | 28.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/70R14 | 14" | 28.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/40R19 | 19" | 28.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/60R18 | 18" | 28.63" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 335/25R22 | 22" | 28.59" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/50R19 | 19" | 28.65" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/35R21 | 21" | 28.58" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/40R20 | 20" | 28.66" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/65R15 | 15" | 28.56" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 325/30R21 | 21" | 28.68" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 335/40R18 | 18" | 28.55" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/45R20 | 20" | 28.68" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 285/50R17narrower: 28.2" × 11.2"
- 305/50R17wider: 29.0" × 12.0"
- 295/45R17lower profile: 27.5" × 11.6"
- 295/55R17taller sidewall: 29.8" × 11.6"
Compare 295/50R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 295/50R17 tire?
- A 295/50R17 tire is 28.6 inches tall (727 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 5.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 295/50R17 mean?
- 295/50R17 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (148 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 295/50R17 tire make?
- About 705 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 89.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 295/50R17 tire?
- Roughly 8.5" to 10.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 245/60R17 instead of 295/50R17?
- 245/60R17 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.