295/55R17 tire size in inches
A 295/55R17 tire measures
29.8" tall × 11.6" wide
6.39" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 677 revolutions per mile.
295/55R17 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (162 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
295/55R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.78 inches (756 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.61 inches (295 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.39 inches (162 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 93.5 inches (2,376 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 677 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 421 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.5" to 10.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 29.8x11.6R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 55% |
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 295/55R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 295/55R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/75R17 | 29.70" | 8.46" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R17 | 29.95" | 9.25" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R17 | 29.99" | 10.83" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R17 | 29.54" | 9.65" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R17 | 29.52" | 10.43" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R17 | 30.05" | 10.04" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R17 | 29.40" | 8.86" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 315/50R17 | 29.40" | 12.40" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 285/55R17 | 29.34" | 11.22" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 305/55R17 | 30.21" | 12.01" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R17 | 30.29" | 8.86" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R17 | 29.11" | 8.07" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355/35R20 | 20" | 29.78" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/80R15 | 15" | 29.80" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/55R20 | 20" | 29.74" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/45R20 | 20" | 29.74" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 295/25R24 | 24" | 29.81" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 305/45R19 | 19" | 29.81" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/85R14 | 14" | 29.73" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 275/50R19 | 19" | 29.83" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 205/85R16 | 16" | 29.72" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/40R22 | 22" | 29.72" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 215/70R18 | 18" | 29.85" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 285/35R22 | 22" | 29.85" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 285/55R17narrower: 29.3" × 11.2"
- 305/55R17wider: 30.2" × 12.0"
- 295/50R17lower profile: 28.6" × 11.6"
- 295/60R17taller sidewall: 30.9" × 11.6"
Compare 295/55R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 295/55R17 tire?
- A 295/55R17 tire is 29.8 inches tall (756 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 6.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 295/55R17 mean?
- 295/55R17 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (162 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 295/55R17 tire make?
- About 677 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 93.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 295/55R17 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 215/75R17 instead of 295/55R17?
- 215/75R17 is −0.08 inches (−0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.