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 Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
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335/35R17 | 26.232 | 13.189 | + 0.197 in | + 3.15 in |
295/40R17 | 26.291 | 11.614 | + 0.256 in | + 1.575 in |
305/45R17 | 27.807 | 12.008 | + 1.772 in | + 1.969 in |
275/50R17 | 27.827 | 10.827 | + 1.791 in | + 0.787 in |
28x10.5R17 | 28.000 | 10.500 | + 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 Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
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26x4.2R17 | 26.000 | 4.200 | - 0.035 in | - 5.839 in |
26x4.5R17 | 26.000 | 4.500 | - 0.035 in | - 5.539 in |
26x6R17 | 26.000 | 6.000 | - 0.035 in | - 4.039 in |
26x8.5R17 | 26.000 | 8.500 | - 0.035 in | - 1.539 in |
205/55R17 | 25.878 | 8.071 | - 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.