285/70R17 tire size

A 285/70R17 tire is 285 mm wide with a sidewall 70% of its width (199.5 mm), fits a 17-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 831 mm (32.7 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width285 mm11.22 in
Sidewall height199.5 mm7.85 in
Rim diameter431.8 mm17 in
Overall diameter830.8 mm32.71 in
Circumference2,610.0 mm102.76 in
Revolutions383 per km617 per mile

Reading the size 285/70R17

285Width 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 285/70R17

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
265/70R18828 mm-0.3%99.7Compare
285/75R16834 mm+0.4%100.4Compare
275/60R20838 mm+0.9%100.9Compare
275/70R18842 mm+1.4%101.4Compare
285/45R22815 mm-1.9%98.1Compare
275/65R18815 mm-1.9%98.1Compare
255/70R18814 mm-2.0%98.0
275/55R20810 mm-2.4%97.6

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