194Best 275/65 R17 tires
6 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT at 94/100.
31.1″
overall diameter
10.8″
section width
17″
rim diameter
649
revs per mile
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275/65 R17 in inches
| Overall diameter | 31.1″ |
| Section width | 10.8″ |
| Rim diameter | 17″ |
| Sidewall height | 179 mm |
| Circumference | 97.6″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 649 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R17 — 0.2% shorter and 3% narrower. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 275/65 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 10.8″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 17x7.5, 17x8.
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Sidewall
275/65 R17 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 275 | The first number is the section width — 275 mm, or about 10.8 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 65 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 65%, the sidewall is about 179 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. |