Data sheet TS-265/65R17 · Size

265/65R17 in inches

A 265/65R17 measures 30.6 in (776 mm) overall and makes 660 revolutions per mile (410 per km). The section width is 10.4 in (265 mm) with a 6.8 in (172 mm) sidewall.

Fig. 1 — Cross-section

A section width, B sidewall, C rim, D overall diameter. Nominal, on the measuring rim.

Table 1 — Nominal dimensions

265/65R17: nominal dimensions in inches and millimeters
Item	in	mm
Overall diameter	30.56	776
Section width	10.43	265
Sidewall	6.78	172.3
Rim	17	431.8
Circumference	96.0	2,439
Revs per mile · km	660	410

From the makers’ size tables
Flotation size printed	31X10.50R17LT	Mickey Thompson
Measuring rim	8″	Mickey Thompson LT
Approved rims	7.5–9.5, 8.0–9.5″	5 LT tires

Table 2 — Measured range

30.50–30.80″overall diameter, 15 tires from 5 makers (math: 30.56″)

44–57 lbweight, 5 LT versions

10.0–18.5/32″new tread depth

3,085 lbmax load per tire, 4 of 5 LT versions list it, as published

5 LT · 10 Pversions in the makers’ tables we read

All 15 tires ↓

Table 3

15 tires in 265/65R17, as published

One row per model and type, from each maker’s size table. LT first, then P-metric; sorted by diameter.

The math says 30.56″. 15 tires from 5 makers measure 30.50″–30.80″. Tallest here: Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP (all-terrain), 30.80″. Check the maker’s number before you buy for a tight fit.

Published dimensions for 265/65R17
Tire	Type	Diameter	Width	Rims, in	Weight	Tread	Max load
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/Tmickeythompsontires.com · Oct 15, 2026	LT · E 120Q	30.50″	10.70″	7.5–9.5	57.0 lb	18.5/32″	3,085 lb @ 80 psi
Nitto Terra Grappler G3nittotire.com · Oct 15, 2026	LT · E 120/117S	30.55″	10.71″	8.0–9.5	48.2 lb	15.7/32″	3,085 lb @ 80 psi
Firestone Destination X/Tfirestonetire.com · Oct 15, 2026	LT · E 120S	30.56″	—	7.5–9.5	44.0 lb	12.0/32″	—
Toyo Open Country A/T IIItoyotires.com · Oct 15, 2026	LT · E 120/117S	30.60″	10.70″	8.0–9.5	49.0 lb	16.3/32″	3,085 lb @ 80 psi
Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXPmickeythompsontires.com · Oct 15, 2026	LT · E 120Q	30.80″	10.60″	7.5–9.5	50.0 lb	18.5/32″	3,085 lb @ 80 psi
Nitto Dura Grapplernittotire.com · Oct 15, 2026	SL 112T	30.51″	10.71″	7.5–9.5	38.7 lb	12.9/32″	2,469 lb @ 44 psi
Nitto Ridge Grapplernittotire.com · Oct 15, 2026	XL 116T	30.55″	10.71″	7.5–9.5	40.2 lb	13.5/32″	2,756 lb @ 50 psi
Nitto Terra Grappler G3nittotire.com · Oct 15, 2026	XL 116T	30.55″	10.71″	7.5–9.5	39.1 lb	13.4/32″	2,756 lb @ 50 psi
Firestone Destination A/T2firestonetire.com · Oct 15, 2026	SL 110S	30.60″	—	7.5–9.5	36.5 lb	12.0/32″	—
Firestone Destination LE3firestonetire.com · Oct 15, 2026	SL 112T	30.60″	—	7.5–9.5	34.3 lb	10.0/32″	—
Kumho Road Venture AT52kumhotireusa.com · Oct 15, 2026	SL 112T	30.60″	10.70″	7.5–9.5	36.1 lb	13.5/32″	2,469 lb @ 51 psi
Kumho Crugen HT51kumhotireusa.com · Oct 15, 2026	SL 112T	30.60″	10.70″	7.5–9.0	36.3 lb	12.5/32″	2,469 lb @ 51 psi
Toyo Open Country A/T IIItoyotires.com · Oct 15, 2026	XL 116T	30.60″	10.70″	7.5–9.5	38.0 lb	13.3/32″	2,756 lb @ 50 psi
Toyo Open Country R/T Trailtoyotires.com · Oct 15, 2026	XL 116T	30.60″	10.70″	7.5–9.5	39.0 lb	13.3/32″	2,756 lb @ 50 psi
Toyo Open Country H/T IItoyotires.com · Oct 15, 2026	SL 112T	30.60″	10.70″	7.5–9.5	38.0 lb	12.0/32″	2,469 lb @ 44 psi

§ 1

Nominal dimensions

By the formula a 265/65R17 has an overall diameter of 30.6 in (776 mm). The rim is 17 in (432 mm).

Section width is 10.4 in (265 mm). Sidewall height is 6.8 in (172 mm). Circumference is 96.0 in (2,439 mm). That works out to 660 revolutions per mile (410 per km). See the nominal-size math for how these numbers are calculated.

§ 2

What makers publish

Tire makers list real measurements that differ slightly from the nominal numbers. Maker tables show 15 tires in 265/65R17 from five brands, split 5 LT and 10 P-metric versions; listed load ranges include SL, XL and E. Published overall diameters run 30.5 in to 30.8 in against 30.56 in by the formula (−0.2% to +0.8%).

Published weights and new tread depths vary by model. Weights in the maker tables run from 34.3 lbs to 57 lbs. New tread depths run from 10/32 in to 18.5/32 in.

Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T LT265/65R17 — diameter 30.5 in; section width 10.7 in; weight 57 lbs; tread depth 18.5/32 in; load range E. (Mickey Thompson)
Toyo Open Country A/T III LT265/65R17 — diameter 30.6 in; overall width 10.7 in; weight 49 lbs; tread depth 16.3/32 in; load range E; Toyo lists 680 revs per mile. (Toyo)
Kumho Road Venture AT52 P-metric 265/65R17 — diameter 30.6 in; section width 10.7 in; weight 36.1 lbs; tread depth 13.5/32 in; load range SL. (Kumho)

§ 3

Closest sizes and effects

Nearby sizes are those within ±3% overall diameter on similar rims. The ±3% window is a tire-shop rule of thumb, not a law.

Small diameter changes alter indicated speed, revolutions per mile and a few millimetres of axle height. Use a speedometer calculator or the comparison tool for precise side-by-side numbers.

265/60R18 — diameter 30.5 in (−0.1%); a 60 mph indicated becomes 59.9 mph true; axle height −0.02 in (−1 mm); revolutions per mile 660 → 661.
265/70R16 — diameter 30.6 in (+0.1%); a 60 mph indicated becomes 60.1 mph true; axle height +0.02 in (+1 mm); revolutions per mile 660 → 659.
245/70R17 — diameter 30.5 in (−0.2%); a 60 mph indicated becomes 59.9 mph true; axle height −0.03 in (−1 mm); revolutions per mile 660 → 661.

Fig. 2

265/65R17 and the sizes next to it

To scale, on one ground line. Diameter by the formula.

Table 4

Compare 265/65R17 with another size

Type any size: diameter, sidewall, speedometer and clearance change against this one.

Comparison

265/70R17 is 31.61″ tall, +3.41% against 265/65R17. At 60 mph on the dial you drive 62.0 mph.

265/65R17 vs 265/70R17
Item	265/65R17	265/70R17	Change
Overall diameter	30.56″	31.61″	+1.04″ +3.41%
Section width	10.43″	10.43″	0.00″
Sidewall	6.78″	7.30″	+0.52″
Circumference	96.0″	99.3″	+3.3″
Revs per mile	660	638	−22
Axle height	15.28″	15.80″	+0.52″

When the odometer counts 1,000 miles, you have driven 1,034.1 miles.

Engine RPM at the same road speed: −3.3%. Gear ratio calculator

Speedometer

Speedometer reading and true speed
Dial shows	True speed	Difference
30 mph	31.0 mph	+1.0
45 mph	46.5 mph	+1.5
60 mph	62.0 mph	+2.0
70 mph	72.4 mph	+2.4
80 mph	82.7 mph	+2.7

265/65R17265/70R17

Note 1

P-metric or LT in the same size

Nitto Terra Grappler G3 is published in both versions.

Nitto Terra Grappler G3, 265/65R17: P and LT
Nitto Terra Grappler G3	P · 116T	LT · E · 120/117S
Overall diameter	30.55″	30.55″
Max load	2,756 lb @ 50 psi	3,085 lb @ 80 psi
Weight	39.1 lb	48.2 lb
Tread depth	13.4/32″	15.7/32″
Approved rims	7.5–9.5″	8.0–9.5″

Source: Nitto size table, checked Oct 15, 2026. On trucks and SUVs, the load ratings of the tires on an axle must add up to at least the axle’s GAWR on the certification label (49 CFR 571.110).

Vehicles on 265/65R17: not listed yet. We add a vehicle here only from its maker’s own spec sheet for that year and trim.

The size your vehicle left the factory on is printed on the tire and loading placard on the driver’s door jamb (49 CFR 571.110). Pressure and load: that placard too.

Table 5

Within 3% of 265/65R17

Same rim or ±1″, diameter within 3%. A shop rule of thumb, not a law.

Sizes within 3% of 265/65R17
Size	Diameter	Width	vs 265/65R17	At 60 mph	Clearance
265/60R18	30.52″	10.4″	−0.1%	59.9	−0.02″
265/70R16	30.61″	10.4″	+0.1%	60.1	+0.02″
245/70R17	30.50″	9.6″	−0.2%	59.9	−0.03″
245/75R16	30.47″	9.6″	−0.3%	59.8	−0.05″
215/85R16	30.39″	8.5″	−0.6%	59.7	−0.09″
225/75R17	30.29″	8.9″	−0.9%	59.5	−0.14″
235/75R17	30.88″	9.3″	+1.0%	60.6	+0.16″
255/65R18	31.05″	10.0″	+1.6%	61.0	+0.24″
255/70R17	31.06″	10.0″	+1.6%	61.0	+0.25″
255/70R16	30.06″	10.0″	−1.7%	59.0	−0.25″

Comparisons

265/65R17 vs 265/70R17

Other 17″ sizes

Q&A

Common questions

How many revolutions per mile does 265/65R17 make?

By the nominal math a 265/65R17 makes 660 revolutions per mile (410 per km).

Are LT and P versions listed separately?

Yes. Maker size tables list both versions. For 265/65R17 the tables checked show 5 LT designs and 10 P-metric designs with load ranges SL, XL and E.

What should I read on the vehicle placard?

See the tire and loading placard on the driver's door jamb for the vehicle maker's recommended cold inflation pressures and the vehicle's load limits (49 CFR 571.110).

Where is the tire load range shown?

For LT tires the load range letter appears on the sidewall and the maximum load rating is also shown on the sidewall (49 CFR 571.139 and 49 CFR 571.139).

Notes

Method and sources

Each number and rule comes from a source with the date it was checked.

Sidewall = width × aspect ratio ÷ 100
Diameter = rim × 25.4 + 2 × sidewall (mm)
Revs per mile = 63,360 ÷ (π × diameter, in)
True speed = dial × new diameter ÷ old diameter
Clearance change = half the diameter change

Numbers are nominal: the tire unloaded, on its measuring rim. Revs per mile published by makers run higher than the formula. “Within 3%” is a rule of thumb tire shops use, not a law. Tire pressure: the placard on your door jamb.

Mickey Thompson: size table (mickeythompsontires.com)checked Oct 15, 2026
Toyo: size table (toyotires.com)checked Oct 15, 2026
Kumho: size table (kumhotireusa.com)checked Oct 15, 2026
49 CFR 571.139 (FMVSS No. 139), S5.5(d)ecfr.gov · checked Oct 15, 2026
49 CFR 571.110 (FMVSS No. 110), S4.3ecfr.gov · checked Oct 15, 2026

Calculators and size classes

33″22 metric and 11 flotation sizes measure 32.5–33.5″ by the formula305/70R16 · 285/75R16 · 295/75R16 · 305/65R17 · 285/70R17 35″15 metric and 16 flotation sizes measure 34.5–35.5″ by the formula315/75R16 · 325/65R18 · 305/70R18 · 285/75R18 · 285/65R20 37″3 metric and 13 flotation sizes measure 36.5–37.5″ by the formula385/70R16 · 315/80R17 · 375/45R24