265/70R17 tire size
A 265/70R17 tire is 31.61 inches (802.8 mm) tall, 10.43 in (265 mm) wide and fits a 17-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 31.6x10.4R17 — a "32-inch" tire.
| Overall diameter | 31.61 in | 802.8 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 in | 265 mm |
| Sidewall height | 7.30 in | 185.5 mm |
| Circumference | 99.29 in | 2,522 mm |
| Revolutions | 638.1 per mile | 396.5 per km |
| Rim diameter | 17 in | 431.8 mm |
Compare 265/70R17 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 17-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 265/70R17:
Plus and minus sizes for 265/70R17
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 265/75R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 31.65 in | +0.14% |
| 235/85R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 31.73 in | +0.39% |
| 275/70R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 31.16 in | −1.42% |
| 235/80R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 30.80 in | −2.54% |
| 265/65R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 31.56 in | −0.14% |
| 285/60R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 31.46 in | −0.45% |
| 255/70R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 32.06 in | +1.42% |
| 275/65R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 32.07 in | +1.48% |
| 255/65R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 32.05 in | +1.41% |
| 255/60R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 31.05 in | −1.77% |
| 235/65R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 31.03 in | −1.83% |
| 275/55R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 30.91 in | −2.20% |
| 275/55R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 31.91 in | +0.96% |
| 285/50R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 31.22 in | −1.22% |
| 255/60R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 32.05 in | +1.40% |
| 235/60R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 31.10 in | −1.59% |
Vehicles approved with 265/70R17 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 265/70R17 as a standard or optional size (16 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 265/70R17 size
- 265 — section width in millimetres (10.43 in).
- 70 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 70 % of the width, 185.5 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.