265/65R17 tire size

A 265/65R17 tire is 265 mm wide with a sidewall 65% of its width (172.2 mm), fits a 17-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 776 mm (30.6 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width265 mm10.43 in
Sidewall height172.2 mm6.78 in
Rim diameter431.8 mm17 in
Overall diameter776.3 mm30.56 in
Circumference2,438.8 mm96.02 in
Revolutions410 per km660 per mile

Reading the size 265/65R17

265Width 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 265/65R17

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
265/60R18775 mm-0.1%99.9Compare
265/70R16777 mm+0.1%100.1Compare
245/70R17775 mm-0.2%99.8Compare
245/75R16774 mm-0.3%99.7Compare
265/50R20773 mm-0.4%99.6Compare
255/65R18789 mm+1.6%101.6Compare
255/70R17789 mm+1.6%101.6Compare
255/70R16763 mm-1.7%98.3

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