245/65R17 tire size
A 245/65R17 tire is 245 mm wide with a 159.3 mm sidewall, 65% of the width, on a 17-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 750.3 mm, or about 29.5 inches, tall. Our data lists 1 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly pickups.
Overall height
750.3 mm
29.5 in
Sidewall
159.3 mm
65%
Circumference
2,357 mm
Revs per km
424
Actual dimensions of 245/65R17
| Section width | 245 mm (9.6 in) |
| Sidewall height | 159.3 mm (6.27 in) |
| Rim diameter | 17 in (431.8 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 750.3 mm (29.5 in) |
| Circumference | 2,357 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 424 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 29.5x9.6R17 |
Worked out: sidewall 245 x 0.65 = 159.25 mm, rim 17 x 25.4 = 431.8 mm, overall 431.8 + (159.25 x 2) = 750.3 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 750.3 = 2,357 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.36 m, which is 424 turns per kilometer. New to sidewall codes? See how to read a tire size.
These are nominal figures from the standard formula. Real tires vary slightly by brand and squat a little under the weight of the car.
Cars fitted with 245/65R17 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 245/65R17; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Triton | 2015–2023 | Top grades (2015–2018) | headlightmag.com |
Cars that can switch to 245/65R17
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 245/65R17. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isuzu D-Max2020–present | 255/65R17 | −1.70% | Same wheel |
| Isuzu D-Max2012–2019 | 255/65R17 | −1.70% | Same wheel |
| Isuzu MU-X2021–present | 255/65R17 | −1.70% | Same wheel |
| Nissan Navara2021–present | 255/65R17 | −1.70% | Same wheel |
| Honda CR-V2017–2022 | 235/65R17 | +1.76% | Same wheel |
| MG ExtenderCurrent model | 245/70R16 | +0.12% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Nissan NP300 Navara2014–2020 | 255/60R18 | −1.69% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Ford Ranger2015–2021 | 255/70R16 | −1.72% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
Sizes that can replace 245/65R17
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 245/65R17. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/70R16 | 749.4 mm | −0.9 mm (−0.12%) | 99.9 km/h | 171.5 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 245/60R18 | 751.2 mm | +0.9 mm (+0.12%) | 100.1 km/h | 147.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 245/55R19 | 752.1 mm | +1.8 mm (+0.24%) | 100.2 km/h | 134.8 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 235/55R19 | 741.1 mm | −9.2 mm (−1.23%) | 98.8 km/h | 129.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/60R18 | 739.2 mm | −11.1 mm (−1.48%) | 98.5 km/h | 141.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/65R18 | 762.7 mm | +12.4 mm (+1.65%) | 101.7 km/h | 152.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 255/60R17 | 737.8 mm | −12.5 mm (−1.67%) | 98.3 km/h | 153.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 255/55R18 | 737.7 mm | −12.6 mm (−1.68%) | 98.3 km/h | 140.3 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 255/60R17 at 737.8 mm, −12.5 mm (−1.67%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 98.3 km/h. Ground clearance drops by about 6.3 mm.
- Moving up to 18-inch wheels, the closest height match is 245/60R18 (+0.12%), with the sidewall dropping from 159.3 mm to 147.0 mm.
- Going down to 16-inch wheels, 245/70R16 (−0.12%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 171.5 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 245/65R17 tires
Pickup sizes like this come in quieter, softer H/T tread for paved roads and A/T tread for gravel, which costs more and is noisier. Choose for the roads you actually drive.
Check the production date in the DOT code before paying.
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Load index and speed rating for 245/65R17
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 245/65R17 107S, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 107 | 975 kg | 3,900 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 111 | 1,090 kg | 4,360 kg |
The new tire's load index and speed symbol must be no lower than the door placard, and it only carries its rated load at the correct pressure.
Common speed symbols in this size
S
180 km/h
T
190 km/h
H
210 km/h
245/65R17 questions
How tall is a 245/65R17 tire?
About 29.5 inches, or 750.3 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 159.3 mm tall and the tire is 245 mm (9.6 in) wide.
Which cars use 245/65R17 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 245/65R17 comes on Mitsubishi Triton.
Can I fit 255/60R17 instead of 245/65R17?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −1.67% (−12.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 98.3 km/h. The tread is 10 mm wider. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 245/65R17 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 107: 975 kg per tire, 3,900 kg across four. XL versions are rated 111, or 1,090 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 245/65R17 107S.
Other 17-inch sizes
To compare other sizes yourself, use the tire size calculator; changing rim size, try plus/minus sizing; and see speedometer error by speed.