275/65R17 tire size
A 275/65R17 tire is 275 mm wide with a 178.8 mm sidewall, 65% of the width, on a 17-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 789.3 mm, or about 31.1 inches, tall. No model in our data leaves the factory on it, but it can replace the original size on 9 models within 3% of the height.
Overall height
789.3 mm
31.1 in
Sidewall
178.8 mm
65%
Circumference
2,480 mm
Revs per km
403
Actual dimensions of 275/65R17
| Section width | 275 mm (10.8 in) |
| Sidewall height | 178.8 mm (7.04 in) |
| Rim diameter | 17 in (431.8 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 789.3 mm (31.1 in) |
| Circumference | 2,480 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 403 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 31.1x10.8R17 |
Worked out: sidewall 275 x 0.65 = 178.75 mm, rim 17 x 25.4 = 431.8 mm, overall 431.8 + (178.75 x 2) = 789.3 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 789.3 = 2,480 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.48 m, which is 403 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 275/65R17 from the factory
No model sold in Thailand in our data leaves the factory on 275/65R17.
Cars that can switch to 275/65R17
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 275/65R17. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Ranger2022–present | 255/70R17 | +0.06% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Fortuner2015–present | 265/65R17 | +1.67% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Hilux Revo2015–2025 | 265/65R17 | +1.67% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Hilux TRAVO2025–present | 265/65R17 | +1.67% | Same wheel |
| Mitsubishi Triton2024–present | 265/65R17 | +1.67% | Same wheel |
| Isuzu D-Max2020–present | 265/60R18 | +1.82% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Isuzu MU-X2021–present | 265/60R18 | +1.82% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Mitsubishi Triton2015–2023 | 265/60R18 | +1.82% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Ford Ranger2015–2021 | 265/60R18 | +1.82% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
Sizes that can replace 275/65R17
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 275/65R17. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/70R17 | 788.8 mm | −0.5 mm (−0.06%) | 99.9 km/h | 178.5 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 255/65R18 | 788.7 mm | −0.6 mm (−0.08%) | 99.9 km/h | 165.8 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 275/60R18 | 787.2 mm | −2.1 mm (−0.27%) | 99.7 km/h | 165.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 285/60R18 | 799.2 mm | +9.9 mm (+1.25%) | 101.3 km/h | 171.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 265/70R16 | 777.4 mm | −11.9 mm (−1.51%) | 98.5 km/h | 185.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 265/65R18 | 801.7 mm | +12.4 mm (+1.57%) | 101.6 km/h | 172.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 265/65R17 | 776.3 mm | −13.0 mm (−1.65%) | 98.4 km/h | 172.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 265/70R17 | 802.8 mm | +13.5 mm (+1.71%) | 101.7 km/h | 185.5 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 255/70R17 at 788.8 mm, −0.5 mm (−0.06%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 99.9 km/h.
- Moving up to 18-inch wheels, the closest height match is 255/65R18 (−0.08%), with the sidewall dropping from 178.8 mm to 165.8 mm.
- Going down to 16-inch wheels, 265/70R16 (−1.51%) 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 275/65R17 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.
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Load index and speed rating for 275/65R17
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 275/65R17 115S, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 115 | 1,215 kg | 4,860 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
275/65R17 questions
How tall is a 275/65R17 tire?
About 31.1 inches, or 789.3 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 178.8 mm tall and the tire is 275 mm (10.8 in) wide.
Which cars use 275/65R17 tires?
No car in our data is fitted with 275/65R17 from the factory, but its height is close to the original size on Ford Ranger, Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Hilux Revo, Toyota Hilux TRAVO and Mitsubishi Triton, so it works as a replacement size.
Can I fit 255/70R17 instead of 275/65R17?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −0.06% (−0.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 99.9 km/h. The tread is 20 mm narrower. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 275/65R17 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 115: 1,215 kg per tire, 4,860 kg across four. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 275/65R17 115S.
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.