Best 315/70 R17 tires
46 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Falken WildPeak A/T3W at 93/100.
34.4″
overall diameter
12.4″
section width
17″
rim diameter
586.9
revs per mile
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315/70 R17 in inches
| Overall diameter | 34.4″ |
| Section width | 12.4″ |
| Rim diameter | 17″ |
| Sidewall height | 221 mm |
| Circumference | 108″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 586.9 |
The closest flotation size is 35x12.50R17 — 1.9% taller and 0.8% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 315/70 R17 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
8.5″
Ideal
10″
Maximum
11″
Rim diameter is fixed at 17″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 12.4″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 17x8, 17x8.5, 17x10.
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Sidewall
315/70 R17 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 315 | The first number is the section width — 315 mm, or about 12.4 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 70 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 70%, the sidewall is about 221 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. |