175/65R17 tire size
A 175/65R17 tire is 25.96 inches (659.3 mm) tall, 6.89 in (175 mm) wide and fits a 17-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 26.0x6.9R17.
| Overall diameter | 25.96 in | 659.3 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 6.89 in | 175 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.48 in | 113.8 mm |
| Circumference | 81.55 in | 2,071 mm |
| Revolutions | 777.0 per mile | 482.8 per km |
| Rim diameter | 17 in | 431.8 mm |
Compare 175/65R17 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 17-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 175/65R17:
Plus and minus sizes for 175/65R17
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215/65R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 26.00 in | +0.18% |
| 195/70R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 25.75 in | −0.80% |
| 225/60R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 25.63 in | −1.26% |
| 205/70R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 26.30 in | +1.32% |
| 195/65R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.98 in | +0.09% |
| 215/60R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 26.16 in | +0.77% |
| 225/55R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.74 in | −0.82% |
| 205/60R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.69 in | −1.05% |
| 225/45R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 25.97 in | +0.06% |
| 175/60R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 26.27 in | +1.20% |
| 215/45R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 25.62 in | −1.30% |
| 195/55R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 26.44 in | +1.88% |
| 225/40R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 26.09 in | +0.50% |
| 195/50R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 26.68 in | +2.78% |
| 225/35R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 25.20 in | −2.91% |
| 225/35R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 26.20 in | +0.94% |
Vehicles approved with 175/65R17 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 175/65R17 as a standard or optional size (13 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
Source: Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO/ASTRA), open government data. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.
Nearby 17-inch sizes
Reading the 175/65R17 size
- 175 — section width in millimetres (6.89 in).
- 65 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 65 % of the width, 113.8 mm.
- R — radial construction (ZR on the sidewall means a high-speed rated radial; the dimensions are the same).
- 17 — fits a 17-inch diameter wheel.
The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. They must meet at least the values on your vehicle's tire placard.