265/70R17 Tire Size

All You Need to Know About 265/70R17 Tires

265/70R17 tires are 265 mm wide, with a 70% aspect ratio and a 17-inch wheel diameter, producing a 31.6-inch overall diameter and a 7.3-inch sidewall height. 

The 265/70R17size  is one of the most commonly considered no-lift upgrades on vehicles equipped with 265/65R17; 265/70R17 is approximately 1.05 inches taller (+3.4%) in overall diameter, slightly exceeding the typical 3% threshold. Whether it clears without rubbing depends on the specific vehicle, wheel offset, and tire design, not the size alone.

265/70R17 is also available in LT-metric (LT265/70R17) constructions. Load capacity, ply rating, and inflation pressure differ between standard (P) and LT variations. See our LT265/70R17 Tire Size for a full breakdown.

265/70R17 Size Quick Specs

• Width: 265 mm 
• Sidewall height: 185.5 mm 
• Overall diameter: 31.6"
• Approved rim width range: 7.0–9.0"
• Wheel diameter: 17 in

Note: The calculated overall diameter of 265/70R17 is ≈31.6 inches, with real-world measurements typically varying by ±0.2 inches (31.4″–31.8″) depending on manufacturer and tread design.

265/70R17 Common Vehicle Fitment

265/70R17 is used as an OEM tire size on select trims of full-size trucks, full-size SUVs, and newer midsize platforms. It represents a factory baseline fitment on some configurations, while on others, it serves as a mild upsize depending on wheel package and model year:

Confirmed OEM Applications Include:

• Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (select trims, primarily early–mid 2000s and specific packages)
• Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD (LT265/70R17 on certain configurations)
• Chevrolet Suburban / Tahoe (primarily 2000–2014 17″ wheel setups)
• Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 (2002–2013)
• GMC Sierra 1500 (select trims and model years)

• Cadillac Escalade (2002–2006, 17″ wheel configurations)

• Ram 1500 (2002–2010, 17″ wheel packages)
• Ram 2500 (LT265/70R17 on select heavy-duty configurations)

• Ford F-150 (select trims and model years with 17″ wheels)

• Toyota Tacoma (2024, select trims with 17″ wheels)

265/70R17 Dimensions in Inches

The 265/70R17 tire size is ≈10.43 inches wide, ≈31.61 inches tall overall, and has a sidewall height of ≈7.30 inches.

At ≈31.6 inches, 265/70R17 falls within the 31-inch class, though sometimes it is rounded to “32-inch” in off-road charts.

265/70R17 in Inches: All Measurements

• Width: 10.43"
• Sidewall height: 7.30"
• Wheel diameter: 17"
• Overall diameter: 31.61" (≈31.6")
• Circumference: 99.27" (≈99.3")

Most Recommended 265/70R17 Tires

Best tires in 265/70R17 size include: 

• Best 265/70R17 All Terrain tires: Yokohama Geolandar A/T4, Nitto Terra Grappler G3
• All season 265 70r17 tires: Hankook WeatherFlex GT H755A, Toyo Celsius II
• Mud terrain 265 70r17 tires: Hercules TIS Offroad TT1, Kumho Road Venture MT71
• 265/70R17 set of 4 (best price): Ironman Radial A/P, Ironman All Country A/T

Comparison of 265/70R17 With Similar Tire Sizes

265/70R17 sits between 245/65R17 and 275/70R17 in both width and overall diameter. Compared to 245/65R17, it is larger in both dimensions, while compared to 275/70R17, it is slightly smaller. The comparisons below show how each change affects fitment, clearance, and overall tire size.

Difference Between 265/70R17 and 245/65R17 Tire Sizes

The 265/70R17 is both wider and significantly taller than the 245/65R17:

• Width: 265/70R17 is 20 mm wider than 245/65R17
• Overall diameter: 265/70R17 is ≈1.70 inches (≈5.7%) larger than 245/65R17

265/70R17 and 245/65R17 are not directly interchangeable because of the ≈5.7% OD difference. This size difference typically requires suspension or clearance modifications (such as a leveling kit or lift) and is not suitable for stock, no-modification fitment.

Difference Between 265/70R17 and 275/70R17 Tire Sizes

The 275/70R17 is wider and slightly taller than the 265/70R17:

• Width: 275/70R17 is 10 mm wider than 265/70R17
• Overall diameter: 275/70R17 is ≈0.55 inches (≈1.7%) larger than 265/70R17

265/70R17 and 275/70R17 are interchangeable within the ±3% threshold, but the added width of the 275 may require clearance and approved rim width verification, depending on wheel offset, tire design, and vehicle platform.