315/75R17 tire size in inches
A 315/75R17 tire measures
35.6" tall × 12.4" wide
9.30" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 566 revolutions per mile.
315/75R17 means a tire 315 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (236 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
315/75R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 35.60 inches (904 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 12.40 inches (315 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 9.30 inches (236 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 111.8 inches (2,841 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 566 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 352 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.5" to 10.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 35.6x12.4R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 75% |
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 315/75R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 315/75R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/75R17 | 35.01" | 12.01" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 35x12.50R17 | 35.00" | 12.50" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/65R20 | 20" | 35.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 345/50R22 | 22" | 35.58" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 325/65R19 | 19" | 35.63" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/55R22 | 22" | 35.64" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 335/55R21 | 21" | 35.51" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 295/85R16 | 16" | 35.74" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 355/60R19 | 19" | 35.77" | +0.5% | Compare |
| 295/75R18 | 18" | 35.42" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 335/60R20 | 20" | 35.83" | +0.6% | Compare |
| 355/55R20 | 20" | 35.37" | −0.6% | Compare |
| 315/70R18 | 18" | 35.36" | −0.7% | Compare |
| 325/60R20 | 20" | 35.35" | −0.7% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 315/75R17 tire?
- A 315/75R17 tire is 35.6 inches tall (904 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.4 inches wide with 9.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 315/75R17 mean?
- 315/75R17 means a tire 315 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (236 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 315/75R17 tire make?
- About 566 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 111.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 315/75R17 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 305/75R17 instead of 315/75R17?
- 305/75R17 is −0.59 inches (−1.7%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.