275/65R17 tire size
A 275/65R17 tire is 31.07 inches (789.3 mm) tall, 10.83 in (275 mm) wide and fits a 17-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 31.1x10.8R17 — a "31-inch" tire.
| Overall diameter | 31.07 in | 789.3 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 10.83 in | 275 mm |
| Sidewall height | 7.04 in | 178.8 mm |
| Circumference | 97.62 in | 2,480 mm |
| Revolutions | 649.0 per mile | 403.3 per km |
| Rim diameter | 17 in | 431.8 mm |
Compare 275/65R17 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 17-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 275/65R17:
Plus and minus sizes for 275/65R17
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 275/70R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 31.16 in | +0.27% |
| 265/70R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 30.61 in | −1.51% |
| 265/75R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 31.65 in | +1.85% |
| 245/75R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 30.47 in | −1.95% |
| 255/65R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 31.05 in | −0.08% |
| 275/60R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 30.99 in | −0.27% |
| 285/60R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 31.46 in | +1.25% |
| 265/65R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 31.56 in | +1.57% |
| 255/60R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 31.05 in | −0.09% |
| 275/55R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 30.91 in | −0.53% |
| 265/55R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 30.48 in | −1.93% |
| 255/55R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 31.04 in | −0.10% |
| 285/50R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 31.22 in | +0.47% |
| 275/50R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 30.83 in | −0.80% |
| 295/45R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 30.45 in | −2.00% |
Vehicles approved with 275/65R17 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 275/65R17 as a standard or optional size (11 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 275/65R17 size
- 275 — section width in millimetres (10.83 in).
- 65 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 65 % of the width, 178.8 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.