315/65R17 tire size in inches
A 315/65R17 tire measures
33.1" tall × 12.4" wide
8.06" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 609 revolutions per mile.
315/65R17 means a tire 315 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (205 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
315/65R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 33.12 inches (841 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 12.40 inches (315 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 8.06 inches (205 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 104.1 inches (2,643 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 609 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 378 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.5" to 10.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 33.1x12.4R17 |
| 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 315/65R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 315/65R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/75R17 | 33.24" | 10.83" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 33x12.50R17 | 33.00" | 12.50" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 295/70R17 | 33.26" | 11.61" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 285/70R17 | 32.71" | 11.22" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 265/75R17 | 32.65" | 10.43" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 305/65R17 | 32.61" | 12.01" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 305/70R17 | 33.81" | 12.01" | +2.1% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 285/75R17 | 33.83" | 11.22" | +2.1% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 275/70R17 | 32.16" | 10.83" | −2.9% | 58.3 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/65R18 | 18" | 33.10" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/70R18 | 18" | 33.16" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/45R22 | 22" | 33.16" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/65R19 | 19" | 33.07" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 325/55R19 | 19" | 33.07" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/85R16 | 16" | 33.07" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 355/40R22 | 22" | 33.18" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 255/75R18 | 18" | 33.06" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 335/50R20 | 20" | 33.19" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 255/65R20 | 20" | 33.05" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 255/55R22 | 22" | 33.04" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 305/55R20 | 20" | 33.21" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 305/65R17narrower: 32.6" × 12.0"
- 315/60R17lower profile: 31.9" × 12.4"
- 315/70R17taller sidewall: 34.4" × 12.4"
Compare 315/65R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 315/65R17 tire?
- A 315/65R17 tire is 33.1 inches tall (841 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.4 inches wide with 8.1 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 315/65R17 mean?
- 315/65R17 means a tire 315 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (205 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 315/65R17 tire make?
- About 609 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 104.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 315/65R17 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 275/75R17 instead of 315/65R17?
- 275/75R17 is +0.12 inches (+0.4%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.2 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.