265/65R17 Tire Size: 30.6" Tall, a 31-Inch Tire
Straight answer
A 265/65R17 stands 30.6 inches tall and 10.4 inches wide on a 17-inch wheel, which makes it a 31-inch tire in truck-speak. NTW stocks 15 tire models in this size right now.
265/65R17 dimensions
Overall diameter
30.56"
Section width
10.43"
Sidewall height
6.78"
Wheel diameter
17"
Circumference
96.0"
Revolutions per mile
660
≈ 30.6x10.4R17 flotation. Nominal math; real tires run a few tenths off depending on brand, load range, rim width, and air pressure.
What 265/65R17 means
- 265Section width: 265 mm (10.4") wall to wall
- 65Aspect ratio: sidewall is 65% of the width, so 6.8" 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.
265/65R17 compared to nearby 17-inch sizes
Speedometer column assumes your truck is calibrated for 265/65R17 and reads 65 mph.
| Size | Height | vs 265/65R17 | Width change | Actual speed | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/75R17 | 31.5" | +0.9" (+3.0%) | -0.8" | 66.9 mph | Full comparison |
| 265/70R17 | 31.6" | +1.0" (+3.4%) | 0.0" | 67.2 mph | Full comparison |
| 285/70R17 | 32.7" | +2.1" (+7.0%) | +0.8" | 69.6 mph | Full comparison |
| 33x12.50R17 | 33.0" | +2.4" (+8.0%) | +2.1" | 70.2 mph | Full comparison |
| 295/70R17 | 33.3" | +2.7" (+8.8%) | +1.2" | 70.7 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 265/65R17
- Toyota Tacoma (2016–2023) · TRD Pro
Tires in stock in 265/65R17
15 models, 17 SKUs at NTW (different load ranges and sidewall styles). Refreshed daily.
| Tire | Type | Options | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bfgoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ | All Terrain | 2 | $234 |
| Nitto Terra Grappler G3 | All Terrain | 2 | $248 |
| Bfgoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | All Terrain | 1 | $271 |
| Bfgoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 | Mud Terrain | 1 | $300 |
| Falken Rubitrek A/T | All Terrain | 1 | $215 |
| Falken Wildpeak A/T4W | All Terrain | 1 | $265 |
| Fuel Off-Road Gripper AT | Mud Terrain, On/Off-Road | 1 | $241 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT | All Terrain | 1 | $304 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP | All Terrain | 1 | $271 |
| Nitto Nomad Grappler AT | All Terrain | 1 | $228 |
| Nitto Ridge Grappler | All Terrain | 1 | $257 |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | All Terrain | 1 | $263 |
| Toyo Open Country C/T | All Terrain | 1 | $196 |
| Toyo Open Country H/T II | All Terrain | 1 | $224 |
| Toyo Open Country R/T Trail | All Terrain | 1 | $271 |
Prices per tire at NTW when last checked; confirm at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is a 265/65R17 tire in inches?+
A 265/65R17 is 30.56 inches tall and 10.43 inches wide, with a 6.78-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 265/65R17 a 31-inch tire?+
Close enough that everybody calls it one. It measures 30.6 inches, so it's sold and talked about as a 31. The flotation equivalent is 30.6x10.4R17.
What does 265/65R17 mean?+
265/65R17 means a tire 265 millimeters wide with a sidewall 65% as tall as it is wide, built for a 17-inch wheel.
265/65R17 vs 245/75R17: how much bigger?+
245/75R17 is 0.9 inches taller (3.0%) and 0.8 inches narrower. Going from 265/65R17 to 245/75R17, a speedometer reading 65 mph means you're actually doing 66.9.
Looking for another size? See the full truck tire size chart.