245/65R17 Tire Size: 29.5" Tall, a 30-Inch Tire
Straight answer
A 245/65R17 stands 29.5 inches tall and 9.6 inches wide on a 17-inch wheel, which makes it a 30-inch tire in truck-speak. NTW stocks 13 tire models in this size right now.
245/65R17 dimensions
Overall diameter
29.54"
Section width
9.65"
Sidewall height
6.27"
Wheel diameter
17"
Circumference
92.8"
Revolutions per mile
683
≈ 29.5x9.6R17 flotation. Nominal math; real tires run a few tenths off depending on brand, load range, rim width, and air pressure.
What 245/65R17 means
- 245Section width: 245 mm (9.6") wall to wall
- 65Aspect ratio: sidewall is 65% of the width, so 6.3" 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.
245/65R17 compared to nearby 17-inch sizes
Speedometer column assumes your truck is calibrated for 245/65R17 and reads 65 mph.
| Size | Height | vs 245/65R17 | Width change | Actual speed | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/65R17 | 28.5" | -1.0" (-3.5%) | -0.8" | 62.7 mph | Full comparison |
| 245/70R17 | 30.5" | +1.0" (+3.3%) | 0.0" | 67.1 mph | Full comparison |
| 265/65R17 | 30.6" | +1.0" (+3.5%) | +0.8" | 67.3 mph | Full comparison |
| 245/75R17 | 31.5" | +1.9" (+6.5%) | 0.0" | 69.2 mph | Full comparison |
| 265/70R17 | 31.6" | +2.1" (+7.0%) | +0.8" | 69.5 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, or check what stepping down to 225/65R17 does.
Trucks that come with 245/65R17
- Jeep Grand Cherokee (2005–2025) · 2005–2010: Laredo, Limited, Overland and others
- Jeep Cherokee (2014–2023) · 2014–2023: Trailhawk, Trailhawk Elite, Upland
Tires in stock in 245/65R17
13 models, 15 SKUs at NTW (different load ranges and sidewall styles). Refreshed daily.
| Tire | Type | Options | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bfgoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ | All Terrain | 2 | $220 |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | All Terrain | 2 | $242 |
| Bfgoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | All Terrain | 1 | $249 |
| Falken Rubitrek A/T | All Terrain | 1 | $194 |
| Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail | All Terrain | 1 | $202 |
| Falken Wildpeak A/T4W | All Terrain | 1 | $231 |
| Kenda Klever AT | All Terrain | 1 | $177 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT | All Terrain | 1 | $246 |
| Nitto Nomad Grappler AT | All Terrain | 1 | $195 |
| Nitto Ridge Grappler | All Terrain | 1 | $235 |
| Nitto Terra Grappler G3 | All Terrain | 1 | $221 |
| Toyo Open Country H/T II | All Terrain | 1 | $197 |
| Toyo Open Country Q/T | All Terrain | 1 | $183 |
Prices per tire at NTW when last checked; confirm at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is a 245/65R17 tire in inches?+
A 245/65R17 is 29.54 inches tall and 9.65 inches wide, with a 6.27-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 245/65R17 a 30-inch tire?+
Close enough that everybody calls it one. It measures 29.5 inches, so it's sold and talked about as a 30. The flotation equivalent is 29.5x9.6R17.
What does 245/65R17 mean?+
245/65R17 means a tire 245 millimeters wide with a sidewall 65% as tall as it is wide, built for a 17-inch wheel.
245/65R17 vs 245/70R17: how much bigger?+
245/70R17 is 1.0 inches taller (3.3%) and 0.0 inches wider. Going from 245/65R17 to 245/70R17, a speedometer reading 65 mph means you're actually doing 67.1.
Looking for another size? See the full truck tire size chart.