315/60R17 tire size in inches
A 315/60R17 tire measures
31.9" tall × 12.4" wide
7.44" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 633 revolutions per mile.
315/60R17 means a tire 315 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (189 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
315/60R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 31.88 inches (810 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 12.40 inches (315 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.44 inches (189 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 100.2 inches (2,544 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 633 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 393 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.5" to 10.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 31.9x12.4R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 60% |
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 315/60R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 315/60R17'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" | +0.6% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 295/65R17 | 32.10" | 11.61" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 265/70R17 | 31.61" | 10.43" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 275/70R17 | 32.16" | 10.83" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 285/65R17 | 31.59" | 11.22" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/75R17 | 31.47" | 9.65" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 305/60R17 | 31.41" | 12.01" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 305/65R17 | 32.61" | 12.01" | +2.3% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 265/75R17 | 32.65" | 10.43" | +2.4% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/65R17 | 31.07" | 10.83" | −2.5% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R17 | 31.06" | 10.04" | −2.6% | 58.4 mph | Compare |
| 285/70R17 | 32.71" | 11.22" | +2.6% | 61.6 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/75R18 | 18" | 31.88" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 335/45R20 | 20" | 31.87" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 345/40R21 | 21" | 31.87" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 285/35R24 | 24" | 31.85" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/55R20 | 20" | 31.91" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 335/30R24 | 24" | 31.91" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/40R22 | 22" | 31.92" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/75R15 | 15" | 31.83" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 275/50R21 | 21" | 31.83" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 295/60R18 | 18" | 31.94" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/45R21 | 21" | 31.81" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 325/50R19 | 19" | 31.80" | −0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 305/60R17narrower: 31.4" × 12.0"
- 315/55R17lower profile: 30.6" × 12.4"
- 315/65R17taller sidewall: 33.1" × 12.4"
Compare 315/60R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 315/60R17 tire?
- A 315/60R17 tire is 31.9 inches tall (810 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.4 inches wide with 7.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 315/60R17 mean?
- 315/60R17 means a tire 315 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (189 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 315/60R17 tire make?
- About 633 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 100.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 315/60R17 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 255/75R17 instead of 315/60R17?
- 255/75R17 is +0.18 inches (+0.6%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.3 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.