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255/65R17 Sizing Info

255/65R17
Diameter: 30.05 inches
Sidewall Height: 6.53 inches
Radius: 15.03 inches
Rim Diameter: 17.00 inches
Section Width: 10.04 inches
Circumference: 94.41 inches
Rev/Mile: 671.13
Rim Width Range: 7″, 7.5″, 8″, 8.5″, 9″
List of 255/65R17 Sized Tires

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

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
  • Truck/SUV Off-Road
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Firestone Destination A/T2
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
  • Truck/SUV Off-Road
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Michelin Defender LTX M/S
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
  • All-Season
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Continental TerrainContact H/T
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
  • All-Season
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Firestone Winterforce 2 UV
  • Rating: 4.43 / 5
  • Truck/SUV Snow & Ice
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BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT
  • Rating: 4.40 / 5
  • Truck/SUV All-Season
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BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
  • Rating: 4.40 / 5
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BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
  • Rating: 4.40 / 5
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Tire Size 255/65R17 in inches

Below are the most common tire sizing information in inches:

255/65R17 Height - How tall is a 255/65R17 tire in inches?

This tire size is 30.051 inches tall.

255/65R17 Width in inches - How wide is a 255/65R17 tire?

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

What's the Sidewall Size of a 255/65R17 Tire in Inches?

This tire size has 6.526 inch sidewalls.

Other Questions About the 255/65R17 Tire Size

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

What size rims fit a 255/65R17 tire?

This tire will fit onto 17 inch wheels.

What is the next size up from 255/65R17?

The tire sizes below are the next sizes up from 255/65R17. The table shows the increase in diameter and width for each option.

Tire SizeDiameter (in)Width (in)Diameter ChangeWidth Change
265/65R1730.56310.433+ 0.512 in+ 0.394 in
275/65R1731.07510.827+ 1.024 in+ 0.787 in
285/65R1731.58711.220+ 1.535 in+ 1.181 in
265/70R1731.60610.433+ 1.555 in+ 0.394 in
275/70R1732.15710.827+ 2.106 in+ 0.787 in

What is the next size down from 255/65R17?

The tire sizes below are the next sizes down from 255/65R17. The table shows the decrease in diameter and width for each option.

Tire SizeDiameter (in)Width (in)Diameter ChangeWidth Change
30x6.5R1730.0006.500- 0.051 in- 3.539 in
235/70R1729.9539.252- 0.098 in- 0.787 in
245/65R1729.5399.646- 0.512 in- 0.394 in
225/70R1729.4028.858- 0.65 in- 1.181 in
235/65R1729.0289.252- 1.024 in- 0.787 in

What does the 255 mean in tire size?

This represents the treadwidth of the tire. The tread is 255mm wide, or 30.051 inches wide.

What does the 65 mean in tire size?

This represents the sidewall height of the tire, as a percentage of the width. The sidewall height is 65% of 255mm, or 165.75mm, which is 6.526 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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