TireSizeCheck

305/70R17

Overall diameter

33.81″

859 mm

Sidewall height

8.41″

213.5 mm

Tread width

305 mm

12.0″

Circumference

106.22″

8.9 ft

Revs per mile

596

371 per km

Wheel diameter

17″

aspect ratio 70%

Cross-section

Overall diameter
33.81″
Sidewall (each side)
8.41″
Wheel
17″

305/70R17 compared with other sizes

All 20 practical swaps involving 305/70R17 — diameter change, speedometer impact and a fit verdict for each.

Common questions

What is the overall diameter of a 305/70R17 tire?
A 305/70R17 tire is about 33.81″ (859 mm) in overall diameter, with a sidewall height of 213.5 mm and a circumference of 106.22″.
How many revolutions per mile does a 305/70R17 tire turn?
A 305/70R17 turns roughly 596 revolutions per mile (371 per kilometre). This is the number that determines speedometer and odometer accuracy when you change tire size.
What do the numbers in 305/70R17 mean?
305 is the tread width in millimetres, 70 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height as a percentage of the tread width — and 17 is the wheel diameter in inches. So the sidewall is 305 × 70% = 213.5 mm tall.