295/75R17 Tire Size

All You Need to Know About 295/75R17 Tires

295/75R17 tires are 295 mm wide, with a 75% aspect ratio and a 17-inch wheel diameter, producing an overall diameter of 34.4 inches and a sidewall height of 8.7 inches.

The 295/75R17 sits in the high-profile LT-segment category for 17-inch light trucks and off-road vehicles. Its 75-series aspect ratio produces a sidewall nearly 9 inches tall, delivering substantial ground clearance, cushioning on uneven terrain, and load capacity appropriate for towing and hauling applications. This is a tire where vertical compliance and durability over rough surfaces take clear priority over lateral precision.

Compared to the 285/75R17, the 295/75R17 adds 10mm of section width while maintaining a nearly identical overall diameter - within 1.7% - making them broadly compatible as diameter equivalents. Against the taller LT-metric 315/70R17, the 295/75R17 is narrower by 20mm but carries a slightly taller sidewall, yielding a similar overall height with a reduced footprint.

The 295/75R17 size is commonly designated LT295/75R17 in its light truck construction variant, reflecting the added ply rating and elevated load index required for commercial and off-road use beyond what passenger-metric tires are rated to handle.

295/75R17 Size Quick Specs

• Approved rim width range: 7.5–10.0" (depending on manufacturer)
• Common Measuring Rim: 8.0" or 8.5"
• Width: 295 mm
• Sidewall height: 221.0 mm
• Overall diameter: 34.4"
• Wheel diameter: 17 in

Note: The calculated overall diameter of 295/75R17 is ≈34.4 inches. Manufacturer variations in tread design and casing construction can shift this figure slightly. Mounting on rims within the approved 7.5–10.0" range affects measured section width but does not change the nominal diameter. Learn more about Rim Width Ranges and Limits.

295/75R17 Common Vehicle Fitment

295/75R17 functions primarily as an aftermarket upgrade for owners of light-duty and heavy-duty trucks seeking additional ground clearance and off-road capability beyond factory specifications. Platforms where this size is commonly applied include:

• Ford F-250 Super Duty (aftermarket fitment for increased clearance)
• Ram 2500 (non-OEM application for off-road and towing builds)
• GMC Sierra 2500HD (specialty upgrade on 17-inch wheel packages)

Because 295/75R17 represents a significant diameter increase over most HD truck OEM sizes, fitment on stock suspension typically requires verification of wheel well clearance, steering lock-to-lock contact, and brake system adequacy before installation. It is a replacement driven by purpose rather than factory equivalence.

295/75R17 Dimensions in Inches

The 295/75R17 tire size measures approximately 11.6 inches in width, 34.4 inches in overall diameter, and has a sidewall height of about 8.7 inches.

What defines 295/75R17 as a category is the exceptional sidewall height relative to wheel diameter. Nearly 8.7 inches of rubber between rim bead and tread surface provides the casing compliance needed to conform to rock faces, absorb deep ruts, and maintain traction where a rigid low-profile casing would skip. That same sidewall height also creates the ground clearance margin that makes this size relevant to vehicles operating consistently in off-highway conditions.

295/75R17 in Inches: All Measurements

• Overall diameter: ≈34.4"
• Width: 11.6"
• Sidewall height: 8.7"
• Wheel diameter: 17"
• Circumference: ≈108.1"

Most Recommended 295/75R17 Tires

Best tires in 295/75R17 size include:

• 295/75R17 all-terrain tires:
• Mud-terrain tires LT295/75R17:
• Highway all-season LT295/75R17:
• 295/75R17 set of 4 (load-rated options):

Comparison of 295/75R17 With Similar Tire Sizes

295/75R17 is most usefully compared against the 285/75R17 as the narrower option in the same profile and the 305/70R17 as a wider alternative that maintains nearly identical overall height.

Difference Between 295/75R17 and 285/75R17 Tire Sizes

The 285/75R17 is narrower while maintaining nearly the same sidewall height and overall diameter:

• Width: 285/75R17 is 10 mm narrower
• Overall diameter: 285/75R17 is ≈0.59 inches (≈1.7%) smaller than 295/75R17

The difference falls within the ±3% compatibility range, making 285/75R17 and 295/75R17 sizes broadly interchangeable in terms of diameter. The primary change is reduced contact width, which affects traction on loose surfaces and load distribution under heavy payloads.

Difference Between 295/75R17 and 305/70R17 Tire Sizes

The 305/70R17 is wider and marginally shorter:

• Width: 305/70R17 is 10 mm wider
• Overall diameter: 305/70R17 is ≈0.61 inches (≈1.8%) smaller than 295/75R17

305/70R17 and 295/75R17 sizes are generally interchangeable from a diameter standpoint. The 305/70R17 offers a broader contact patch at the cost of approximately 0.6 inches of overall height - a minor trade-off on most truck platforms but one worth confirming against wheel well clearance and rim width approval before making the switch. Before making any such change, it is worth understanding how the 3% rule works in practice.