265/65R17 Tyre Size — Dimensions & Alternatives
Dimensions and alternatives for 265/65R17 tires. Common on trucks and SUVs.
265/65R17 dimensions
| Section width | 265mm |
| Aspect ratio | 65% |
| Sidewall height | 172mm (6.77in) |
| Rim diameter | 17" (431.8mm) |
| Overall diameter | 776mm (30.55in) |
| Circumference | 2438mm |
| Revs per km | 410 |
What does 265/65R17 mean?
The tyre designation 265/65R17 breaks down into three parts: the section width (265mm — how wide the tread is), the aspect ratio (65% — sidewall height as a percentage of width), and the rim diameter (17 inches). The "R" indicates radial construction, which is standard on nearly every passenger vehicle today.
Can I fit an alternative size?
Yes — tyres with a slightly different section width, aspect ratio or rim size can often be fitted safely provided the overall diameter stays within about 3% of the original. Going wider improves grip but increases rolling resistance; going narrower reduces road noise and fuel consumption. The lookup tool below shows compatible alternative sizes for 265/65R17.
Speedometer error
Changing tyre size affects your speedometer reading. A larger overall diameter means the speedometer under-reads (you're actually going faster than the needle shows); a smaller diameter means it over-reads. Stay within 3% to keep the error under the legal tolerance in Australia and New Zealand.
