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255/45R17 Sizing Info

255/45R17
Diameter: 26.04 inches
Sidewall Height: 4.52 inches
Radius: 13.02 inches
Rim Diameter: 17.00 inches
Section Width: 10.04 inches
Circumference: 81.79 inches
Rev/Mile: 774.64
Rim Width Range: 7″, 7.5″, 8″, 8.5″, 9″
List of 255/45R17 Sized Tires

All of the tires listed below will fit the size you are looking for. 

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Tire Size 255/45R17 in inches

Below are the most common tire sizing information in inches:

255/45R17 Height - How tall is a 255/45R17 tire in inches?

This tire size is 26.035 inches tall.

255/45R17 Width in inches - How wide is a 255/45R17 tire?

This tire size is 10.039 inches wide (tread width).

What's the Sidewall Size of a 255/45R17 Tire in Inches?

This tire size has 4.518 inch sidewalls.

Other Questions About the 255/45R17 Tire Size

Here's some other common questions asked about this tire size:

What size rims fit a 255/45R17 tire?

This tire will fit onto 17 inch wheels.

What is the next size up from 255/45R17?

The tire sizes below are the next sizes up from 255/45R17. The table shows the increase in diameter and width for each option.

Tire SizeDiameter (in)Width (in)Diameter ChangeWidth Change
335/35R1726.23213.189+ 0.197 in+ 3.15 in
295/40R1726.29111.614+ 0.256 in+ 1.575 in
305/45R1727.80712.008+ 1.772 in+ 1.969 in
275/50R1727.82710.827+ 1.791 in+ 0.787 in
28x10.5R1728.00010.500+ 1.965 in+ 0.461 in

What is the next size down from 255/45R17?

The tire sizes below are the next sizes down from 255/45R17. The table shows the decrease in diameter and width for each option.

Tire SizeDiameter (in)Width (in)Diameter ChangeWidth Change
26x4.2R1726.0004.200- 0.035 in- 5.839 in
26x4.5R1726.0004.500- 0.035 in- 5.539 in
26x6R1726.0006.000- 0.035 in- 4.039 in
26x8.5R1726.0008.500- 0.035 in- 1.539 in
205/55R1725.8788.071- 0.157 in- 1.969 in

What does the 255 mean in tire size?

This represents the treadwidth of the tire. The tread is 255mm wide, or 26.035 inches wide.

What does the 45 mean in tire size?

This represents the sidewall height of the tire, as a percentage of the width. The sidewall height is 45% of 255mm, or 114.75mm, which is 4.518 inches.

What does the 17 mean in tire size?

This represents the wheel diameter that this tire size fits on. This tire size is meant to fit a 17 inch wheel.



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