188Best 305/65 R17 tires
7 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Cooper Discoverer STT PRO at 88/100.
32.6″
overall diameter
12″
section width
17″
rim diameter
618.5
revs per mile
Best 305/65 R17 all-terrain tires
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579Best 305/65 R17 mud-terrain tires
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280Conversion
305/65 R17 in inches
| Overall diameter | 32.6″ |
| Section width | 12″ |
| Rim diameter | 17″ |
| Sidewall height | 198 mm |
| Circumference | 102.4″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 618.5 |
The closest flotation size is 33x12.50R17 — 1.2% taller and 4.1% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 305/65 R17 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
8.5″
Ideal
9.5″
Maximum
11″
Rim diameter is fixed at 17″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 12″ section width (70–90% rule).
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Sidewall
305/65 R17 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 305 | The first number is the section width — 305 mm, or about 12 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 198 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. |