162Best 165/40 R17 tires
1 rated tire available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Accelera PHI R at 62/100.
22.2″
overall diameter
6.5″
section width
17″
rim diameter
908.6
revs per mile
Best 165/40 R17 summer tires
1162Conversion
165/40 R17 in inches
| Overall diameter | 22.2″ |
| Section width | 6.5″ |
| Rim diameter | 17″ |
| Sidewall height | 66 mm |
| Circumference | 69.7″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 908.6 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R17 — 39.7% taller and 61.6% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 165/40 R17 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
4.5″
Ideal
5″
Maximum
6″
Rim diameter is fixed at 17″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 6.5″ section width (70–90% rule).
Sidewall
165/40 R17 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 165 | The first number is the section width — 165 mm, or about 6.5 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 40 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 40%, the sidewall is about 66 mm tall. |
| R17 | R means radial construction, which nearly all modern tires use. The number is the rim diameter in inches — this tire fits a 17-inch wheel. |