Tire size

245/65 R17

Full dimensions and a live comparison calculator for the 245/65 R17 tire size.

Overall diameter

750.3 mm

29.54″

Sidewall height

159.3 mm

Circumference

2.357 m

Revs / km

424.2

Section width

245 mm

Aspect ratio

65%

Rim diameter

17″

431.8 mm

Radius

375.1 mm

What does 245/65 R17 mean?

The 245 is the section width in millimetres, measured sidewall to sidewall. The 65 is the aspect ratio — sidewall height as a percentage of width, so the sidewall here is 159.3 mm. The R17 means a radial-construction tire designed for a 17-inch wheel rim. Together these give an overall diameter of 750 mm.

Compare 245/65 R17 with another size

Current Tire

245/65R17

New Tire

225/45R17
245/65 R17
225/45 R17

Ground line · scaled comparison

Not Recommended

Over 5% — speedometer & ABS may misread

Diameter change

-116.0 mm

-15.46%

Speedometer at 100

84.5 km/h

-15.46% error

Ground clearance

-58.0 mm

ride height delta

Sidewall change

-58.0 mm

revs/km: 501.8

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Common alternatives to 245/65 R17

These sizes are within a few percent overall diameter — usually safe on the same vehicle from a speedometer-error standpoint.

Compare 245/65 R17 with popular upgrades

Plus-size upgrades from 245/65 R17

245/60 R18Ø 751 mm

+0.12% vs 245/65 R17

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235/55 R19Ø 741 mm

-1.23% vs 245/65 R17

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235/60 R18Ø 739 mm

-1.48% vs 245/65 R17

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255/55 R18Ø 738 mm

-1.68% vs 245/65 R17

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255/50 R19Ø 738 mm

-1.69% vs 245/65 R17

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265/60 R18Ø 775 mm

+3.32% vs 245/65 R17

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Fitment safety note

Overall diameter, speedometer error and circumference are only part of the picture. Physical clearance, wheel offset (ET), hub bore, suspension geometry, load index and your manufacturer's recommendation all decide whether a size is truly safe on your car. Always cross-check with the vehicle manual or a qualified fitter before changing tire size.

Frequently asked questions

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