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275/70R17 tire size in inches
275/70R17 is 32.16" tall and 10.83" wide, and fits a 17" rim. In flotation (inch) sizing that is roughly 32.2x10.8R17.
275/70R17 dimensions
| Measurement | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 32.16" | 817 mm |
| Section width | 10.83" | 275 mm |
| Sidewall height | 7.58" | 192.5 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" | 431.8 mm |
| Circumference | 101.0" | 2566 mm |
| Revolutions per mile | 627 | |
| Aspect ratio | 70% (sidewall is 70% of the width) | |
Drawn to scale
Among the 124 sizes for 17" wheels on this site, 275/70R17 is #80 by height (shortest: 205/40R17, tallest: 385/70R17).
What people compare 275/70R17 with
Real comparisons drivers search for, worked out against 275/70R17:
| Compared size | Height | Width | Sidewall | Speedo at true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/70R17 | +0.55" (+1.71%) | +0.39" | +0.27" | 59 mph |
| 265/70R17 | -0.55" (-1.71%) | -0.40" | -0.28" | 61 mph |
| 265/65R17 | -1.60" (-4.98%) | -0.40" | -0.80" | 63.1 mph |
| 255/75R17 | -0.10" (-0.31%) | -0.79" | -0.05" | 60.2 mph |
| 245/75R17 | -0.69" (-2.15%) | -1.18" | -0.35" | 61.3 mph |
| 255/70R17 | -1.10" (-3.42%) | -0.79" | -0.55" | 62.1 mph |
| 245/70R17 | -1.66" (-5.16%) | -1.18" | -0.83" | 63.3 mph |
How the 275/70R17 numbers are worked out
The size code reads as 275 mm section width, 70% aspect ratio, R for radial construction and 17-inch wheel.
- Sidewall = 275 × 70% = 192.5 mm = 7.58"
- Diameter = 17" + 2 × 7.58" = 32.16"
- Circumference = π × 32.16" = 101.0"
- Revs per mile = 63,360" ÷ 101.0" = 627
Sizes that can replace 275/70R17 on a 17" wheel
Within 3% of 32.16". Last column: speedometer reading at a true 60 mph.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Speedo at true 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/65R17 | 32.10" | 11.61" | -0.19% | 60.1 mph |
| 255/75R17 | 32.06" | 10.04" | -0.31% | 60.2 mph |
| 280/70R17 | 32.43" | 11.02" | +0.84% | 59.5 mph |
| 245/80R17 | 32.43" | 9.65" | +0.84% | 59.5 mph |
| 270/70R17 | 31.88" | 10.63" | -0.87% | 60.5 mph |
| 315/60R17 | 31.88" | 12.40" | -0.87% | 60.5 mph |
| 235/80R17 | 31.80" | 9.25" | -1.12% | 60.7 mph |
| 305/65R17 | 32.61" | 12.01" | +1.4% | 59.2 mph |
| 265/75R17 | 32.65" | 10.43" | +1.52% | 59.1 mph |
| 285/70R17 | 32.71" | 11.22" | +1.71% | 59 mph |
| 265/70R17 | 31.61" | 10.43" | -1.71% | 61 mph |
| 285/65R17 | 31.59" | 11.22" | -1.77% | 61.1 mph |
One size wider or narrower
Same height on a different wheel size
- 255/85R15 15" (-0.28%)
- 315/70R15 15" (+0.62%)
- 295/75R15 15" (+0.81%)
- 285/75R15 15" (-1.03%)
- 305/70R15 15" (-1.09%)
- 265/80R15 15" (-1.46%)
- 265/85R15 15" (+1.8%)
- 315/65R16 16" (-0.12%)
- 275/75R16 16" (+0.25%)
- 375/55R16 16" (+0.25%)
Questions about 275/70R17
How tall is a 275/70R17 tire in inches?
A 275/70R17 tire is 32.16 inches (817 mm) tall: the 17-inch rim plus two sidewalls of 7.58 inches each.
Is 275/70R17 a 32 inch tire?
Yes. At 32.16 inches tall it is commonly called a 32-inch tire.
How many revolutions per mile does a 275/70R17 make?
About 627 revolutions per mile, based on a calculated circumference of 101.0 inches.
What size can replace 275/70R17?
295/65R17 is the closest match on a 17" rim (-0.19% height). Check load index, speed rating and clearance first.
Compare 275/70R17 against any other size with the tire size calculator.