265/65R17 tire size
A 265/65R17 tire is 265 mm wide with a 172.3 mm sidewall, 65% of the width, on a 17-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 776.3 mm, or about 30.6 inches, tall. Our data lists 4 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly pickups and PPV SUVs.
Overall height
776.3 mm
30.6 in
Sidewall
172.3 mm
65%
Circumference
2,439 mm
Revs per km
410
Actual dimensions of 265/65R17
| Section width | 265 mm (10.4 in) |
| Sidewall height | 172.3 mm (6.78 in) |
| Rim diameter | 17 in (431.8 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 776.3 mm (30.6 in) |
| Circumference | 2,439 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 410 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 30.6x10.4R17 |
Worked out: sidewall 265 x 0.65 = 172.25 mm, rim 17 x 25.4 = 431.8 mm, overall 431.8 + (172.25 x 2) = 776.3 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 776.3 = 2,439 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.44 m, which is 410 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 265/65R17 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 265/65R17; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Fortuner | 2015–present | LEADER S | headlightmag.com |
| Toyota Hilux Revo | 2015–2025 | Prerunner, 4x4 | headlightmag.com |
| Toyota Hilux TRAVO | 2025–present | Prerunner Smart / Premium, 4TREX, TRAVO-e | headlightmag.com |
| Mitsubishi Triton | 2024–present | Double Cab PRIME, Double Cab Plus PRIME | mitsubishi-motors.co.th |
Cars that can switch to 265/65R17
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 265/65R17. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Ranger2022–present | 255/70R17 | −1.58% | Same 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 |
| Mitsubishi Triton2015–2023 | 265/60R18 | +0.14% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Ford Ranger2015–2021 | 265/60R18 | +0.14% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Nissan NP300 Navara2014–2020 | 255/70R16 | +1.69% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| MG ExtenderCurrent model | 255/60R18 | +1.72% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
Sizes that can replace 265/65R17
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 265/65R17. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/60R18 | 775.2 mm | −1.1 mm (−0.14%) | 99.9 km/h | 159.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 265/70R16 | 777.4 mm | +1.1 mm (+0.14%) | 100.1 km/h | 185.5 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 245/70R17 | 774.8 mm | −1.5 mm (−0.19%) | 99.8 km/h | 171.5 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 245/75R16 | 773.9 mm | −2.4 mm (−0.31%) | 99.7 km/h | 183.8 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 275/60R18 | 787.2 mm | +10.9 mm (+1.40%) | 101.4 km/h | 165.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 255/65R18 | 788.7 mm | +12.4 mm (+1.60%) | 101.6 km/h | 165.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 255/70R17 | 788.8 mm | +12.5 mm (+1.61%) | 101.6 km/h | 178.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 255/70R16 | 763.4 mm | −12.9 mm (−1.66%) | 98.3 km/h | 178.5 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 245/70R17 at 774.8 mm, −1.5 mm (−0.19%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 99.8 km/h. Ground clearance drops by about 0.8 mm.
- Moving up to 18-inch wheels, the closest height match is 265/60R18 (−0.14%), with the sidewall dropping from 172.3 mm to 159.0 mm.
- Going down to 16-inch wheels, 265/70R16 (+0.14%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 185.5 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 265/65R17 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 265/65R17
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 265/65R17 112S, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 112 | 1,120 kg | 4,480 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 116 | 1,250 kg | 5,000 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
265/65R17 questions
How tall is a 265/65R17 tire?
About 30.6 inches, or 776.3 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 172.3 mm tall and the tire is 265 mm (10.4 in) wide.
Which cars use 265/65R17 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 265/65R17 comes on Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Hilux Revo, Toyota Hilux TRAVO and Mitsubishi Triton.
Can I fit 245/70R17 instead of 265/65R17?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −0.19% (−1.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 99.8 km/h. The tread is 20 mm narrower. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 265/65R17 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 112: 1,120 kg per tire, 4,480 kg across four. XL versions are rated 116, or 1,250 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 265/65R17 112S.
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.