193Best 265/40 R17 tires
3 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 at 93/100.
25.3″
overall diameter
10.4″
section width
17″
rim diameter
795.7
revs per mile
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265/40 R17 in inches
| Overall diameter | 25.3″ |
| Section width | 10.4″ |
| Rim diameter | 17″ |
| Sidewall height | 106 mm |
| Circumference | 79.6″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 795.7 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R17 — 22.3% taller and 0.6% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 265/40 R17 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
7.5″
Ideal
8.5″
Maximum
9.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 17″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 10.4″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 17x9, 17x9.5, 17x10.
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Sidewall
265/40 R17 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 265 | The first number is the section width — 265 mm, or about 10.4 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 106 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. |