265/70R17 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide


What size tire is 265/70R17 in Inches?

The 265/70R17 tire has an overall diameter of 31.6 inches, a section width of 10.4 inches, and can be mounted on 17 x 7.0-9.0 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 31.6x10.4R17.

InchesMillimeters
Tire Diameter31.6802.8
Section Width10.4265
Rim Height17432
Sidewall Height7.3185.5
Circumference99.32522.1
tire diameter
10.4"
31.6"
Tire Side
Tire Circumference
99.3"
17"
7.3"
638.1 Revs/Mile

To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 265/70R17 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your vehicle tire's performance:



How tall is a 265/70R17 tire?

A 265/70R17 tire has a height of 31.6 inches (802.8 mm). This is the measurement from the bottom to the highest point at the top of a tire through its exact center when inflated and no load.

Tire Diameter
Tire diameter: 31.6 In.


How wide is a 265/70R17 tire?

The 265/70R17 has a width of 10.4 inches (265 mm). This is the tire measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the inner sidewall’s and the outer sidewall’s widest point, also known as section width or tread width.

tread width
Tread width: 10.4 In.


265/70R17 sidewall height

The sidewall height of a 265/70R17 is 7.3 inches (185.5 mm). It’s measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire's tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

sidewall height
Sidewall height: 7.3 In.


What size rim do I need for 265/70R17 tire?

You can put on a rim with a height of 17 inches and a rim width ranging from 7.0-9.0 inches for a 265/70R17 tire. (Based on recommendations of The Tire and Rim Association (TRA))

Putting very wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa can result in reduced performance of the tire.

Rim Diameter
Rim height: 17 In.
rim width
Rim width: 7.0-9.0 In.


265/70R17 circumference

The 265/70R17 tire has a circumference of 99.3 inches (2522.1 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire covers in one full rotation.

The tire circumference is important for your vehicle's overall performance, affecting its speedometer accuracy, acceleration & fuel efficiency.

Circumference
Circumference: 99.3 In.


265/70R17 Revolutions

The 265/70R17 performs 638.1 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Revolutions
638.1 revs/mile


Alternative Tire Sizes for 265/70R17

As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. Here is the full list of replacement sizes compatible with 265/70R17:

Tire SizeDiameterRim (H x W)
245/75R1832.5″ (+2.8%)18″ x 6.5-8.0″
265/60R2032.5″ (+2.8%)20″ x 7.5-9.5″
305/60R1832.4″ (+2.5%)18″ x 8.5-11.0″
315/50R2032.4″ (+2.5%)20″ x 8.5-11.0″
285/55R2032.3″ (+2.2%)20″ x 8.0-10.0″
375/55R1632.2″ (+1.9%)16″ x n/a
275/70R1732.2″ (+1.9%)17″ x 7.0-8.5″
255/75R1732.1″ (+1.6%)17″ x 6.5-8.5″
255/70R1832.1″ (+1.6%)18″ x 6.5-8.5″
275/65R1832.1″ (+1.6%)18″ x 7.5-9.5″
255/65R1932.1″ (+1.6%)19″ x 7.0-9.0″
255/60R2032″ (+1.3%)20″ x 7.0-9.0″
305/50R2032″ (+1.3%)20″ x 8.5-11.0″
225/90R1631.9″ (+0.9%)16″ x n/a
345/55R1731.9″ (+0.9%)17″ x n/a
235/75R1831.9″ (+0.9%)18″ x n/a
275/55R2031.9″ (+0.9%)20″ x 7.5-9.5″
225/70R19.531.9″ (+0.9%)19.5″ x n/a
235/80R1731.8″ (+0.6%)17″ x 6.0-7.5″
235/85R1631.7″ (+0.3%)16″ x 6.0-7.0″
285/70R1631.7″ (+0.3%)16″ x 7.0-9.0″
265/75R1631.6″ (Equal)16″ x 7.0-9.0″
285/65R1731.6″ (Equal)17″ x 8.0-10.0″
265/65R1831.6″ (Equal)18″ x 7.5-9.5″
245/60R2031.6″ (Equal)20″ x 7.0-8.5″
295/50R2031.6″ (Equal)20″ x 8.0-10.5″
245/75R1731.5″ (-0.3%)17″ x 6.5-8.0″
245/70R1831.5″ (-0.3%)18″ x n/a
285/60R1831.5″ (-0.3%)18″ x 8.0-10.0″
265/55R2031.5″ (-0.3%)20″ x n/a
305/60R1731.4″ (-0.6%)17″ x n/a
225/75R1831.3″ (-1%)18″ x n/a
285/55R1931.3″ (-1%)19″ x 8.0-10.0″
275/70R1631.2″ (-1.3%)16″ x 7.0-9.0″
285/50R2031.2″ (-1.3%)20″ x 8.0-10.0″
225/85R1631.1″ (-1.6%)16″ x n/a
295/65R1631.1″ (-1.6%)16″ x 8.5-10.0″
255/70R1731.1″ (-1.6%)17″ x 6.5-8.5″
275/65R1731.1″ (-1.6%)17″ x 7.5-9.5″
255/65R1831.1″ (-1.6%)18″ x 7.0-9.0″
235/60R2031.1″ (-1.6%)20″ x 6.5-8.5″
235/70R1831″ (-1.9%)18″ x 6.5-8.5″
275/60R1831″ (-1.9%)18″ x 7.5-9.5″
235/65R1931″ (-1.9%)19″ x 6.5-8.5″
255/60R1931″ (-1.9%)19″ x 7.0-9.0″
255/55R2031″ (-1.9%)20″ x 7.0-9.0″
245/70R17.531″ (-1.9%)17.5″ x n/a
345/55R1630.9″ (-2.3%)16″ x n/a
235/75R1730.9″ (-2.3%)17″ x 6.0-8.0″
275/55R1930.9″ (-2.3%)19″ x 7.5-9.5″
235/80R1630.8″ (-2.6%)16″ x 6.0-8.0″
275/50R2030.8″ (-2.6%)20″ x 7.5-9.5″
305/45R2030.8″ (-2.6%)20″ x 9.5-11.5″
165/90R1930.7″ (-2.9%)19″ x n/a

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*Disclaimer: Please note that our tire dimensions & measurements are an approximation number, while the tire manufacturers may have different ways in calculating or rounding numbers. We recommend referring to the vehicle manufacturer's manual or checking with the tire technician to find out the correct tire size for your vehicle.


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