225/65R17 Tire Size

Dimensions of a 225/65R17 tire in inches and millimeters, with equivalent and plus sizes.

225/65R17 dimensions

A 225/65R17 tire is 225 mm wide with a sidewall that is 65% of the width (146 mm), mounted on a 17-inch rim. Its overall diameter is about 28.52 inches (724 mm), so it is roughly a 28.5-inch tall tire.

Overall diameter28.52 in724 mm
Section width8.86 in225 mm
Sidewall height5.76 in146.2 mm
Rim diameter17 in432 mm
Circumference89.6 in2275 mm
Revolutions707 per mile439 per km

Equivalent sizes on a 17-inch rim

These sizes stay within ±3% of the 225/65R17 diameter on the same rim — the range most tire shops use. Not every size is made in every tire model, and only sizes approved for your vehicle (with the right load and speed rating) should be fitted.

SizeDiametermmDifference
245/60R1728.57 in726 mm+0.2%
205/70R1728.30 in719 mm-0.8%
215/70R1728.85 in733 mm+1.2%
235/60R1728.10 in714 mm-1.4%
215/65R1728.00 in711 mm-1.8%
235/65R1729.03 in737 mm+1.8%
205/75R1729.11 in739 mm+2.1%

Plus and minus sizes

Changing the rim size? These options on 16-, 18- and 19-inch rims keep the overall diameter within ±3%.

SizeDiametermmDifference
245/65R1628.54 in725 mm+0.1%
245/55R1828.61 in727 mm+0.3%
225/70R1628.40 in721 mm-0.4%
225/60R1828.63 in727 mm+0.4%
245/50R1928.65 in728 mm+0.5%
215/75R1628.70 in729 mm+0.6%
215/55R1928.31 in719 mm-0.7%
225/55R1928.74 in730 mm+0.8%
235/50R1928.25 in718 mm-0.9%
235/55R1828.18 in716 mm-1.2%

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is a 225/65R17 tire?

About 28.52 inches (724 mm) in overall diameter.

How wide is a 225/65R17 tire?

The section width is 225 mm, about 8.9 inches.

What size can replace 225/65R17?

On the same rim, 245/60R17 is the closest size (+0.2% diameter). Use only sizes approved for your vehicle.

How many revolutions per mile does a 225/65R17 tire make?

About 707 revolutions per mile (439 per km).

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