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275/70R17 tire size

A 275/70R17 tire stands 32.2 inches tall and 10.8 inches wide, with a 7.6-inch sidewall on a 17-inch rim.

32.2″OVERALL 32.2 IN · RIM 17 IN10.8″7.6″WIDTH · SIDEWALL
Overall height
32.2 in817 mm
Section width
10.8 in275 mm
Sidewall height
7.6 in193 mm
Rim diameter
17 in432 mm
Circumference
101.0 in2566 mm
Revolutions per mile
627390 per km
Inch size
32.2x10.8R17

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Sizes you can swap to

These 17-inch sizes are within two width steps and 3% of a 275/70R17's overall height, the usual limit before the speedometer, ABS and transmission notice. The closest is 295/65R17, 0.2% shorter (0.06 in). Wider sizes also need room in the wheel well and a rim width that suits them.

SizeHeightWidthAt 60 mph
295/65R17−0.2%−0.06 in+20 mm59.9 mph
255/75R17−0.3%−0.10 in−20 mm59.8 mph
265/75R17+1.5%+0.49 in−10 mm60.9 mph
265/70R17−1.7%−0.55 in−10 mm59.0 mph
285/70R17+1.7%+0.55 in+10 mm61.0 mph
285/65R17−1.8%−0.57 in+10 mm58.9 mph

Plus and minus sizes

Changing rim size means changing the sidewall to keep the same overall height. On 15-inch or 16-inch or 18-inch or 19-inch rims, these are the closest matches to a 275/70R17.

SizeHeightWidthAt 60 mph
295/75R15+0.8%+0.26 in+20 mm60.5 mph
275/75R16+0.3%+0.08 in±0 mm60.2 mph
275/65R18−0.3%−0.08 in±0 mm59.8 mph
305/55R19+0.2%+0.05 in+30 mm60.1 mph

275/70R17 compared

LT275/70R17

LT275/70R17 is the light-truck version of this size, with the same nominal height and width: 32.2 by 10.8 inches. LT tires have stiffer construction for heavier loads and towing, run at higher pressures and carry a load range (C, D, E or F) instead of a passenger load rating. Fit LT tires where the door placard calls for them or the truck works hard; on a light-duty vehicle they ride firmer than the P-metric size.

Other 17-inch sizes near 275/70R17

275 mm wide, other sidewalls

70 series, other widths

See the other sizes for this rim on 17-inch tire sizes.

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275/70R17 questions

How tall is a 275/70R17 tire?

About 32.2 inches (817 mm) from the ground to the top of the tread, unloaded. On the vehicle, carrying weight, it sits a little lower.

What does 275/70R17 mean?

275 is the section width in millimetres (10.8 in). 70 means the sidewall is 70% of that width: 193 mm, or 7.6 in. R means radial construction, and 17 is the rim diameter in inches.

Is LT275/70R17 the same size as 275/70R17?

Yes, they share the same nominal size: 32.2 inches tall and 10.8 inches wide. The difference is construction. LT tires are built for heavier loads at higher pressures and carry a load range letter (C, D, E or F); they ride firmer than passenger tires.

Can I use 255/75R17 instead of 275/70R17?

255/75R17 is 0.3% shorter (0.10 in) and 20 mm narrower, which is inside the usual 3% rule. With it fitted, the speedometer shows 60 mph when you are doing 59.8 mph.

What is 275/70R17 in inches?

In inch terms it is 32.2x10.8R17: 32.2 inches tall, 10.8 inches wide, for a 17-inch rim.

How many revolutions per mile does a 275/70R17 make?

About 627 turns per mile, worked out from its unloaded circumference of 101.0 inches. Makers list slightly higher numbers for their own tires, because a loaded tire rolls on a smaller radius.