305/50R17 tire size in inches
A 305/50R17 tire measures
29.0" tall × 12.0" wide
6.00" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 695 revolutions per mile.
305/50R17 means a tire 305 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (153 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
305/50R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.01 inches (737 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 12.01 inches (305 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.00 inches (153 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 91.1 inches (2,315 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 695 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 432 |
| Approximate rim width | 9.0" to 10.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 29.0x12.0R17 |
| 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 305/50R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 305/50R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/65R17 | 29.03" | 9.25" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R17 | 29.05" | 10.04" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/55R17 | 28.91" | 10.83" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R17 | 29.11" | 8.07" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R17 | 28.85" | 8.46" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 285/55R17 | 29.34" | 11.22" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 295/50R17 | 28.61" | 11.61" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R17 | 29.40" | 8.86" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 315/50R17 | 29.40" | 12.40" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R17 | 28.57" | 9.65" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R17 | 28.52" | 7.68" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R17 | 28.52" | 8.86" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/65R18 | 18" | 29.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/25R24 | 24" | 29.02" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/60R16 | 16" | 28.99" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 355/25R22 | 22" | 28.99" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/35R22 | 22" | 29.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/40R21 | 21" | 29.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/45R20 | 20" | 29.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/50R19 | 19" | 29.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/40R20 | 20" | 28.98" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/45R21 | 21" | 28.97" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/55R18 | 18" | 29.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 295/30R22 | 22" | 28.97" | −0.1% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 295/50R17narrower: 28.6" × 11.6"
- 315/50R17wider: 29.4" × 12.4"
- 305/45R17lower profile: 27.8" × 12.0"
- 305/55R17taller sidewall: 30.2" × 12.0"
Compare 305/50R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 305/50R17 tire?
- A 305/50R17 tire is 29.0 inches tall (737 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.0 inches wide with 6.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 305/50R17 mean?
- 305/50R17 means a tire 305 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (153 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 305/50R17 tire make?
- About 695 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 91.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 305/50R17 tire?
- Roughly 9.0" to 10.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 235/65R17 instead of 305/50R17?
- 235/65R17 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.