295/65R17 tire size in inches
A 295/65R17 tire measures
32.1" tall × 11.6" wide
7.55" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 628 revolutions per mile.
295/65R17 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (192 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
295/65R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 32.10 inches (815 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.61 inches (295 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.55 inches (192 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 100.8 inches (2,561 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 628 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 390 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 32.1x11.6R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 65% |
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 295/65R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 295/65R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/75R17 | 32.06" | 10.04" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 275/70R17 | 32.16" | 10.83" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 315/60R17 | 31.88" | 12.40" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 265/70R17 | 31.61" | 10.43" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 285/65R17 | 31.59" | 11.22" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 305/65R17 | 32.61" | 12.01" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 265/75R17 | 32.65" | 10.43" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 285/70R17 | 32.71" | 11.22" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/75R17 | 31.47" | 9.65" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 305/60R17 | 31.41" | 12.01" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 33x12.50R17 | 33.00" | 12.50" | +2.8% | 61.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/45R22 | 22" | 32.10" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/65R18 | 18" | 32.07" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 325/55R18 | 18" | 32.07" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/85R15 | 15" | 32.07" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 295/35R24 | 24" | 32.13" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/80R16 | 16" | 32.06" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/70R18 | 18" | 32.06" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/65R19 | 19" | 32.05" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/60R20 | 20" | 32.05" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 345/30R24 | 24" | 32.15" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 255/55R21 | 21" | 32.04" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 255/50R22 | 22" | 32.04" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 285/65R17narrower: 31.6" × 11.2"
- 305/65R17wider: 32.6" × 12.0"
- 295/60R17lower profile: 30.9" × 11.6"
- 295/70R17taller sidewall: 33.3" × 11.6"
Compare 295/65R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 295/65R17 tire?
- A 295/65R17 tire is 32.1 inches tall (815 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 7.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 295/65R17 mean?
- 295/65R17 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (192 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 295/65R17 tire make?
- About 628 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 100.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 295/65R17 tire?
- Roughly 8.0" to 9.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 255/75R17 instead of 295/65R17?
- 255/75R17 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.