225/65R17 tire size: 28.52 in tall
Diameter, sidewall, width and revs per mile for 225/65R17, the common sizes within 3% of its diameter, and what each one does to the speedometer.
225/65R17, in short: 28.52 in (724 mm) tall and 225 mm (8.86 in) wide, with a 5.76 in (146.2 mm) sidewall, for a 17-inch wheel. Circumference is 89.58 in, so it turns about 707 times per mile (calculated from the nominal size).
Calculated from the size: sidewall = 225 × 65% = 146.25 mm; diameter = 2 × 5.758 in + 17 in; revs per mile = 63,360 ÷ (π × diameter).
Sizes within 3% of 225/65R17
19 common sizes come within ±3% of 28.52 in: 3 on the same 17-inch wheel, 11 plus-size and 5 minus-size. The last column is what the speedometer shows when the vehicle, set up for 225/65R17, is doing a true 60 mph.
| Size | Fit | Diameter | Difference | Width | Sidewall | Revs/mile (calc.) | Speedometer at a true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/65R17 | This size | 28.52 in | - | 225 mm | 5.76 in | 707 | 60.0 mph |
| 235/75R15 | Minus 2 | 28.88 in | +1.27% | 235 mm | 6.94 in | 698 | 59.2 mph |
| 215/70R16 | Minus 1 | 27.85 in | -2.33% | 215 mm | 5.93 in | 724 | 61.4 mph |
| 225/70R16 | Minus 1 | 28.40 in | -0.40% | 225 mm | 6.20 in | 710 | 60.2 mph |
| 235/70R16 | Minus 1 | 28.95 in | +1.53% | 235 mm | 6.48 in | 697 | 59.1 mph |
| 225/75R16 | Minus 1 | 29.29 in | +2.71% | 225 mm | 6.64 in | 689 | 58.4 mph |
| 215/65R17 | Same wheel | 28.00 in | -1.79% | 215 mm | 5.50 in | 720 | 61.1 mph |
| 235/60R17 | Same wheel | 28.10 in | -1.45% | 235 mm | 5.55 in | 718 | 60.9 mph |
| 235/65R17 | Same wheel | 29.03 in | +1.79% | 235 mm | 6.01 in | 695 | 58.9 mph |
| 225/55R18 | Plus 1 | 27.74 in | -2.71% | 225 mm | 4.87 in | 727 | 61.7 mph |
| 235/55R18 | Plus 1 | 28.18 in | -1.19% | 235 mm | 5.09 in | 716 | 60.7 mph |
| 225/60R18 | Plus 1 | 28.63 in | +0.40% | 225 mm | 5.31 in | 704 | 59.8 mph |
| 255/55R18 | Plus 1 | 29.04 in | +1.85% | 255 mm | 5.52 in | 694 | 58.9 mph |
| 235/60R18 | Plus 1 | 29.10 in | +2.06% | 235 mm | 5.55 in | 693 | 58.8 mph |
| 245/45R19 | Plus 2 | 27.68 in | -2.93% | 245 mm | 4.34 in | 729 | 61.8 mph |
| 255/45R19 | Plus 2 | 28.04 in | -1.68% | 255 mm | 4.52 in | 719 | 61.0 mph |
| 235/50R19 | Plus 2 | 28.25 in | -0.93% | 235 mm | 4.63 in | 714 | 60.6 mph |
| 225/55R19 | Plus 2 | 28.74 in | +0.80% | 225 mm | 4.87 in | 702 | 59.5 mph |
| 255/50R19 | Plus 2 | 29.04 in | +1.84% | 255 mm | 5.02 in | 695 | 58.9 mph |
| 235/55R19 | Plus 2 | 29.18 in | +2.32% | 235 mm | 5.09 in | 691 | 58.6 mph |
A taller tire makes the speedometer read low, a shorter one high. Plus-sizing keeps the diameter close by trading sidewall for wheel. Any replacement needs a load index at least as high as the vehicle's tire placard calls for, and a wheel width the tire is approved for.
225/65R17 compared
225/65R17 side by side with 235/65R17 and 225/60R18: dimension by dimension, and what the swap does to the speedometer.
225/65R17 vs 235/65R17
+1.79% diameter| 225/65R17 | 235/65R17 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 28.52 in | 29.03 in | +0.51 in (+1.8%) |
| Section width | 225 mm | 235 mm | +10 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.76 in | 6.01 in | +0.26 in |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in | +0 in |
| Circumference | 89.6 in | 91.2 in | +1.6 in |
| Revs per mile (calc.) | 707 | 695 | -12 |
235/65R17 is 1.8% taller than 225/65R17. At a true 60 mph the speedometer shows 58.9 mph (it reads low), and when it shows 60 you're doing 61.1 mph.
225/65R17 vs 225/60R18
+0.40% diameter| 225/65R17 | 225/60R18 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 28.52 in | 28.63 in | +0.11 in (+0.4%) |
| Section width | 225 mm | 225 mm | +0 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.76 in | 5.31 in | -0.44 in |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in | +1 in |
| Circumference | 89.6 in | 89.9 in | +0.4 in |
| Revs per mile (calc.) | 707 | 704 | -3 |
225/60R18 is 0.4% taller than 225/65R17. At a true 60 mph the speedometer shows 59.8 mph (it reads low), and when it shows 60 you're doing 60.2 mph.
Which vehicles come with 225/65R17
Vehicles sold in the US that have 225/65R17 as the standard size on these trims, with the page that lists it. The tire placard on the driver's door edge or post has the size, and the load and inflation, for the exact vehicle.
- Toyota RAV4 2025 model year · LE, XLE (gas and hybrid)Mavis Tire OE fitment page, 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE FWD (size flagged standard 'S')
- Subaru Outback 2025 model year · Base, Premium, WildernessMavis Tire OE fitment page, 2025 Subaru Outback Base (size flagged standard 'S')
- Mazda CX-5 2025 model year · 2.5 S, 2.5 S Select, 2.5 S PreferredMavis Tire OE fitment page, 2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S (size flagged standard 'S')
- Chevrolet Equinox 2024 model year · LS, LTMavis Tire OE fitment page, 2024 Chevrolet Equinox LS (size flagged standard 'S')
- Ford Maverick 2025 model year · XL, XLTMavis Tire OE fitment page, 2025 Ford Maverick XL (size flagged standard 'S')
Vehicles mostly picked from Carscoops: 2025 U.S. car sales, full-year top 25 (Car and Driver data, January 2026).
Questions about 225/65R17 tires
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225/65R17 vs 235/65R17: what's the difference?
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How these numbers are worked out
- NHTSA: Tire safety, everything rides on it (reading the sidewall and the placard)
- Tire Rack: How do I calculate tire dimensions?
- Jalopnik: What the 3% rule means for your tires (April 2026)
Checked October 2026. Dimensions are nominal, calculated from the size designation. A real tire's diameter, width and revs per mile vary by brand, tread depth, rim width and load, so check the maker's spec sheet.
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