Metric tire size
265/65R17 tire size
A 265/65R17 tire is 30.6 inches (776 mm) tall and 10.4 in wide, for a 17-inch wheel, with a 6.8 in sidewall. That is the nominal size worked out from the code. Makers publish 30.5–31 in for real 265/65R17 tires (6 makers).
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Your current size
e.g. 265/70R17, 2657017 or 33x12.50R20
Where do I find my size?
It's on the tire sidewall, e.g. P265/70R17 115T, and on the tire placard sticker on the driver's door jamb (also in the owner's manual). The placard shows the size the vehicle came with; the sidewall shows what is fitted now. If they differ, use the placard as your starting point. Digits are enough here: 2657017 or 33125020.
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Real 265/65R17 tires: published diameters
Figures from the makers' own data books. They differ from the 30.6 in calculated figure because each tread design and construction measures slightly differently.
| Maker (data book) | Published diameter | Revs per mile | Approved wheel width | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFGoodrich | 30.5–30.6 in | 681 | 7.5–9.5 in | 2 |
| Falken | 30.6 in | — | 7.5–9.5 in | 1 |
| Goodyear | 30.6 in | 681–684 | 7–9.5 in | 3 |
| Hankook | 30.5–31 in | 675–681 | 7–9.5 in | 4 |
| Nitto | 30.51–30.55 in | — | 7.5–9.5 in | 2 |
| Toyo | 30.6 in | 680 | 7.5–9.5 in | 1 |
Equivalent sizes on other wheels
Sizes that appear in the maker data books with a diameter within 3% of 265/65R17. Same diameter is only one part of fitting a different size.
| Wheel | Real sizes within 3% (closest first) |
|---|---|
| 15-inch | 265/75R15 , 31x10.50R15 , 30x9.50R15 |
| 16-inch | 265/70R16 , 245/75R16 , 215/85R16 |
| 17-inch | 245/70R17 , 225/75R17 , 235/75R17 |
| 18-inch | 265/60R18 , 275/60R18 , 255/65R18 |
| 20-inch | 295/45R20 , 265/50R20 , 275/50R20 |
| 22-inch | 275/40R22 , 265/40R22 , 325/35R22 |
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FAQ
How tall is a 265/65R17 tire?
30.6 inches (776 mm) calculated from the size code. Makers publish 30.5–31 in for real tires in this size; the difference comes from tread design and construction.
How do you work out the 265/65R17 diameter?
Sidewall = 265 mm × 65% = 172.2 mm. Diameter = 17 in wheel + 2 × 172.2 mm ÷ 25.4 = 30.56 in.
Is 265/65R17 a 31-inch tire?
It is about 30.6 in tall nominally, so it is close to 31 inches. Real tires in a size vary slightly by model; check the maker's spec sheet for the exact tire.
What sizes are equivalent to 265/65R17?
Real sizes within 3% of its diameter include 265/70R16 (+0.1%), 265/60R18 (−0.1%) and 295/45R20 (−0.4%). Equal diameter alone doesn't make a size suitable: wheel width, offset, clearance and load rating all matter.
How many revolutions per mile does a 265/65R17 make?
About 660 calculated from its unloaded diameter. Makers publish 675–684 revs per mile, measured under load (a loaded tire rolls on a slightly smaller radius), which is why published figures are higher.
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