265/70R17 tire size

A 265/70R17 tire is 265 mm wide with a sidewall 70% of its width (185.5 mm), fits a 17-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 803 mm (31.6 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width265 mm10.43 in
Sidewall height185.5 mm7.30 in
Rim diameter431.8 mm17 in
Overall diameter802.8 mm31.61 in
Circumference2,522.1 mm99.29 in
Revolutions396 per km638 per mile

Reading the size 265/70R17

265Width 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 265/70R17

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
265/65R18802 mm-0.1%99.9Compare
265/75R16804 mm+0.1%100.1Compare
245/75R17799 mm-0.4%99.6Compare
275/55R20810 mm+1.0%101.0Compare
255/70R18814 mm+1.4%101.4Compare
275/65R18815 mm+1.5%101.5Compare
285/45R22815 mm+1.6%101.6Compare
255/70R17789 mm-1.7%98.3

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