245/65R17 tire size

A 245/65R17 tire is 245 mm wide with a sidewall 65% of its width (159.2 mm), fits a 17-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 750 mm (29.5 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width245 mm9.65 in
Sidewall height159.2 mm6.27 in
Rim diameter431.8 mm17 in
Overall diameter750.3 mm29.54 in
Circumference2,357.1 mm92.80 in
Revolutions424 per km683 per mile

Reading the size 245/65R17

245Width 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 245/65R17

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
245/70R16749 mm-0.1%99.9Compare
245/60R18751 mm+0.1%100.1Compare
245/50R20753 mm+0.4%100.4Compare
275/45R20756 mm+0.7%100.7Compare
235/55R19741 mm-1.2%98.8Compare
235/60R18739 mm-1.5%98.5Compare
235/65R18763 mm+1.7%101.7
255/55R18738 mm-1.7%98.3

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