295/70R17 tire size in inches

A 295/70R17 tire measures

33.3" tall × 11.6" wide

8.13" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 606 revolutions per mile.

295/70R17 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (207 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.

33.3"17" rim8.1"11.6" wide
295/70R17: 33.3 inches tall, 11.6 inches wide, on a 17 inch rim, drawn to scale

295/70R17 specs

Overall diameter (height)33.26 inches (845 mm)
Section width11.61 inches (295 mm)
Sidewall height8.13 inches (207 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter17 inches
Circumference104.5 inches (2,654 mm)
Revolutions per mile606
Revolutions per kilometer377
Approximate rim width8.0" to 9.5"
In inches (flotation style)33.3x11.6R17
Aspect ratio70%

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 295/70R17 on a 17" wheel

These 17" sizes are within 3% of 295/70R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
275/75R1733.24"10.83"−0.1%60.0 mphCompare
315/65R1733.12"12.40"−0.4%59.8 mphCompare
33x12.50R1733.00"12.50"−0.8%59.5 mphCompare
285/70R1732.71"11.22"−1.7%59.0 mphCompare
305/70R1733.81"12.01"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
285/75R1733.83"11.22"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
265/75R1732.65"10.43"−1.8%58.9 mphCompare
305/65R1732.61"12.01"−2.0%58.8 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
335/35R2424"33.23"−0.1%Compare
295/40R2424"33.29"+0.1%Compare
345/45R2121"33.22"−0.1%Compare
285/50R2222"33.22"−0.1%Compare
305/55R2020"33.21"−0.2%Compare
275/80R1616"33.32"+0.2%Compare
335/50R2020"33.19"−0.2%Compare
355/40R2222"33.18"−0.2%Compare
285/55R2121"33.34"+0.2%Compare
325/60R1818"33.35"+0.3%Compare
315/45R2222"33.16"−0.3%Compare
275/70R1818"33.16"−0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 295/70R17 with another size

With 305/70R17 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.0 mph

305/70R17 is +0.55 inches (+1.7%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

295/70R17305/70R17Difference%
Overall diameter33.26"33.81"+0.55"+1.7%
Section width11.61"12.01"+0.39"+3.4%
Sidewall height8.13"8.41"+0.28"+3.4%
Circumference104.49"106.22"+1.73"+1.7%
Revolutions per mile606.4596.5−9.9−1.6%

Questions

How tall is a 295/70R17 tire?
A 295/70R17 tire is 33.3 inches tall (845 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 8.1 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 295/70R17 mean?
295/70R17 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (207 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 295/70R17 tire make?
About 606 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 104.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 295/70R17 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 275/75R17 instead of 295/70R17?
275/75R17 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.

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