225/65R17 Tire Size: 28.5" Tall, a 29-Inch Tire
Straight answer
A 225/65R17 stands 28.5 inches tall and 8.9 inches wide on a 17-inch wheel, which makes it a 29-inch tire in truck-speak. NTW stocks 10 tire models in this size right now.
225/65R17 dimensions
Overall diameter
28.52"
Section width
8.86"
Sidewall height
5.76"
Wheel diameter
17"
Circumference
89.6"
Revolutions per mile
707
≈ 28.5x8.9R17 flotation. Nominal math; real tires run a few tenths off depending on brand, load range, rim width, and air pressure.
What 225/65R17 means
- 225Section width: 225 mm (8.9") wall to wall
- 65Aspect ratio: sidewall is 65% of the width, so 5.8" tall
- RRadial construction
- 17Fits a 17-inch wheel
Want the full rundown on sidewall codes, load index, and speed rating? Read how to read a tire size.
225/65R17 compared to nearby 17-inch sizes
Speedometer column assumes your truck is calibrated for 225/65R17 and reads 65 mph.
| Size | Height | vs 225/65R17 | Width change | Actual speed | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/65R17 | 29.5" | +1.0" (+3.6%) | +0.8" | 67.3 mph | Full comparison |
| 245/70R17 | 30.5" | +2.0" (+7.0%) | +0.8" | 69.5 mph | Full comparison |
| 265/65R17 | 30.6" | +2.0" (+7.2%) | +1.6" | 69.7 mph | Full comparison |
| 245/75R17 | 31.5" | +3.0" (+10.4%) | +0.8" | 71.7 mph | Full comparison |
| 265/70R17 | 31.6" | +3.1" (+10.8%) | +1.6" | 72.0 mph | Full comparison |
Rule of thumb: inside 3% of stock diameter feels stock; past 8 to 10% and most owners budget for a re-gear. Run your exact numbers in the tire size calculator.
Trucks that come with 225/65R17
- Jeep Cherokee (2014–2023) · 2014–2023: Sport, North, Latitude and others
- Ford Bronco Sport (2021–2026) · 2021–2026: Badlands, Big Bend, Heritage Edition and others
Tires in stock in 225/65R17
10 models, 14 SKUs at NTW (different load ranges and sidewall styles). Refreshed daily.
| Tire | Type | Options | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bfgoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ | All Terrain | 4 | $209 |
| Nitto Terra Grappler G3 | All Terrain | 2 | $212 |
| Bfgoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | All Terrain | 1 | $239 |
| Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail | All Terrain | 1 | $208 |
| Falken Wildpeak A/T4W | All Terrain | 1 | $211 |
| Nitto Nomad Grappler AT | All Terrain | 1 | $194 |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | All Terrain | 1 | $229 |
| Toyo Open Country C/T | All Terrain | 1 | $169 |
| Toyo Open Country H/T II | All Terrain | 1 | $181 |
| Toyo Proxis ST3 | Highway | 1 | $143 |
Prices per tire at NTW when last checked; confirm at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is a 225/65R17 tire in inches?+
A 225/65R17 is 28.52 inches tall and 8.86 inches wide, with a 5.76-inch sidewall on a 17-inch wheel. Real mounted tires vary a few tenths of an inch by brand, load range, and rim width.
Is 225/65R17 a 29-inch tire?+
Close enough that everybody calls it one. It measures 28.5 inches, so it's sold and talked about as a 29. The flotation equivalent is 28.5x8.9R17.
What does 225/65R17 mean?+
225/65R17 means a tire 225 millimeters wide with a sidewall 65% as tall as it is wide, built for a 17-inch wheel.
225/65R17 vs 245/65R17: how much bigger?+
245/65R17 is 1.0 inches taller (3.6%) and 0.8 inches wider. Going from 225/65R17 to 245/65R17, a speedometer reading 65 mph means you're actually doing 67.3.
Looking for another size? See the full truck tire size chart.