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275/65R17 tire size in inches
275/65R17 is 31.07" tall and 10.83" wide, and fits a 17" rim. In flotation (inch) sizing that is roughly 31.1x10.8R17.
275/65R17 dimensions
| Measurement | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 31.07" | 789 mm |
| Section width | 10.83" | 275 mm |
| Sidewall height | 7.04" | 178.8 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" | 431.8 mm |
| Circumference | 97.6" | 2480 mm |
| Revolutions per mile | 649 | |
| Aspect ratio | 65% (sidewall is 65% of the width) | |
Drawn to scale
Among the 124 sizes for 17" wheels on this site, 275/65R17 is #69 by height (shortest: 205/40R17, tallest: 385/70R17).
What people compare 275/65R17 with
Real comparisons drivers search for, worked out against 275/65R17:
| Compared size | Height | Width | Sidewall | Speedo at true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/70R17 | +0.54" (+1.74%) | -0.40" | +0.26" | 59 mph |
275/65R17 against the most popular 17" sizes
| Popular size | Height | Width | Sidewall | Speedo at true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315/70R17 | +3.29" (+10.59%) | +1.57" | +1.64" | 54.3 mph |
| 285/70R17 | +1.64" (+5.28%) | +0.39" | +0.81" | 57 mph |
| 285/75R17 | +2.76" (+8.88%) | +0.39" | +1.38" | 55.1 mph |
| 295/70R17 | +2.19" (+7.05%) | +0.78" | +1.09" | 56 mph |
| 305/70R17 | +2.74" (+8.82%) | +1.18" | +1.37" | 55.1 mph |
How the 275/65R17 numbers are worked out
The size code reads as 275 mm section width, 65% aspect ratio, R for radial construction and 17-inch wheel.
- Sidewall = 275 × 65% = 178.8 mm = 7.04"
- Diameter = 17" + 2 × 7.04" = 31.07"
- Circumference = π × 31.07" = 97.6"
- Revs per mile = 63,360" ÷ 97.6" = 649
Sizes that can replace 275/65R17 on a 17" wheel
Within 3% of 31.07". Last column: speedometer reading at a true 60 mph.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Speedo at true 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/70R17 | 31.06" | 10.04" | -0.03% | 60 mph |
| 295/60R17 | 30.94" | 11.61" | -0.42% | 60.3 mph |
| 235/75R17 | 30.88" | 9.25" | -0.61% | 60.4 mph |
| 270/65R17 | 30.82" | 10.63" | -0.8% | 60.5 mph |
| 260/70R17 | 31.33" | 10.24" | +0.84% | 59.5 mph |
| 305/60R17 | 31.41" | 12.01" | +1.09% | 59.4 mph |
| 245/75R17 | 31.47" | 9.65" | +1.29% | 59.2 mph |
| 315/55R17 | 30.64" | 12.40" | -1.38% | 60.8 mph |
| 265/65R17 | 30.56" | 10.43" | -1.64% | 61 mph |
| 285/65R17 | 31.59" | 11.22" | +1.67% | 59 mph |
| 265/70R17 | 31.61" | 10.43" | +1.74% | 59 mph |
| 245/70R17 | 30.50" | 9.65" | -1.83% | 61.1 mph |
One size wider or narrower
Same height on a different wheel size
- 255/80R15 15" (-0.03%)
- 275/75R15 15" (+0.55%)
- 295/70R15 15" (+0.61%)
- 245/85R15 15" (+1.06%)
- 235/85R15 15" (-1.09%)
- 285/70R15 15" (-1.16%)
- 265/75R15 15" (-1.35%)
- 265/80R15 15" (+2%)
- 255/75R16 16" (-0.03%)
- 225/85R16 16" (-0.03%)
Questions about 275/65R17
How tall is a 275/65R17 tire in inches?
A 275/65R17 tire is 31.07 inches (789 mm) tall: the 17-inch rim plus two sidewalls of 7.04 inches each.
Is 275/65R17 a 31 inch tire?
Yes. At 31.07 inches tall it is commonly called a 31-inch tire.
How many revolutions per mile does a 275/65R17 make?
About 649 revolutions per mile, based on a calculated circumference of 97.6 inches.
What size can replace 275/65R17?
255/70R17 is the closest match on a 17" rim (-0.03% height). Check load index, speed rating and clearance first.
Compare 275/65R17 against any other size with the tire size calculator.