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225/65R17 Tire Size

A 225/65R17 tire is approximately 28.52 inches tall, with a sidewall height of 5.76 inches and about 707.3 revolutions per mile.

TL;DR: 225/65R17 combines a 225 mm section width, a 65% aspect ratio, and a 17-inch wheel diameter.

Quick facts

Diameter
28.52 in
724 mm overall height
Sidewall
5.76 in
146 mm sidewall height
Circumference
89.58 in
2275 mm per rotation
Revs / Mile
707.3
439.5 revs per kilometer

225/65R17 Dimensions

MeasurementInchesMillimeters
Overall diameter28.52724
Sidewall height5.76146
Section width8.86225
Circumference89.582275
Wheel diameter17432
Revolutions per mile707.3

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How to use this tire size page

This 225/65R17 page is meant to be a quick reference before you compare, shop, or change sizes. The first number, 225, is the section width in millimeters. The 65 is the aspect ratio, which means the sidewall height is 65% of the tire width. The R17 means the tire is built for a 17-inch wheel.

The most useful number for comparisons is usually overall diameter. Diameter affects how far the tire travels in one rotation, which is why it also affects circumference, revolutions per mile, and speedometer behavior. A size that is wider is not always much taller, and a size that looks close can still change the driving feel if the height changes.

Use the prefilled calculator on this page to test the size, then compare it against the tire size currently on your vehicle. Before buying, confirm the tire placard, load rating, speed rating, wheel width range, and available clearance. Tire dimensions are calculated from the size code, but real tires can vary slightly by brand, tread design, and construction.

What this size says at a glance

A 225/65R17 is a common modern passenger, crossover, and light SUV width that balances stability with everyday comfort. The 65 aspect ratio gives it a taller sidewall, which usually favors comfort, impact absorption, and a more forgiving ride. Because it fits a 17-inch wheel, it falls into a very common wheel diameter range for cars, crossovers, SUVs, and light trucks.

Calculated from the size code, this tire is about 28.52 inches tall with a sidewall close to 5.76 inches. That sidewall number is useful because it hints at ride feel and wheel protection, while the overall diameter is the number that matters most when comparing speedometer behavior.

If you are considering 225/65R17 as a replacement, compare it against the tire currently installed on the vehicle rather than relying only on the printed width. A tire can gain width without gaining much height, or it can keep a similar width while changing diameter enough to affect road speed. The calculator above gives you the exact starting point for that decision.