225/65R17 tire size

A 225/65R17 tire is 225 mm wide with a sidewall 65% of its width (146.2 mm), fits a 17-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 724 mm (28.5 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width225 mm8.86 in
Sidewall height146.2 mm5.76 in
Rim diameter431.8 mm17 in
Overall diameter724.3 mm28.52 in
Circumference2,275.5 mm89.58 in
Revolutions439 per km707 per mile

Reading the size 225/65R17

225Width in mm65Aspect ratio (sidewall % of width)RRadial construction17Rim diameter in inches

The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. Replacement tires should match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.

Alternative sizes within 3% of 225/65R17

A replacement size should stay within about 3% of the original diameter so the speedometer, ABS and transmission stay accurate. Always check clearance, load index and the vehicle manufacturer's approved sizes.

SizeDiameterDifferenceSpeedo reads 100 → actual
225/70R16721 mm-0.4%99.6Compare
225/60R18727 mm+0.4%100.4Compare
275/40R20728 mm+0.5%100.5Compare
245/45R20728 mm+0.6%100.6Compare
225/55R19730 mm+0.8%100.8Compare
235/50R19718 mm-0.9%99.1Compare
235/55R18716 mm-1.2%98.8
235/75R15734 mm+1.3%101.3

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