245/70R17 tire size

A 245/70R17 tire is 245 mm wide with a sidewall 70% of its width (171.5 mm), fits a 17-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 775 mm (30.5 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width245 mm9.65 in
Sidewall height171.5 mm6.75 in
Rim diameter431.8 mm17 in
Overall diameter774.8 mm30.50 in
Circumference2,434.1 mm95.83 in
Revolutions411 per km661 per mile

Reading the size 245/70R17

245Width in mm70Aspect 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 245/70R17

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
265/60R18775 mm+0.1%100.1Compare
245/75R16774 mm-0.1%99.9Compare
265/65R17776 mm+0.2%100.2Compare
265/50R20773 mm-0.2%99.8Compare
265/70R16777 mm+0.3%100.3Compare
255/70R16763 mm-1.5%98.5Compare
255/65R17763 mm-1.5%98.5
255/60R18763 mm-1.5%98.5

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