315/70R17 tire size

A 315/70R17 tire is 315 mm wide with a sidewall 70% of its width (220.5 mm), fits a 17-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 873 mm (34.4 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width315 mm12.40 in
Sidewall height220.5 mm8.68 in
Rim diameter431.8 mm17 in
Overall diameter872.8 mm34.36 in
Circumference2,742.0 mm107.95 in
Revolutions365 per km587 per mile

Reading the size 315/70R17

315Width 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 315/70R17

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
275/65R20866 mm-0.8%99.2Compare

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