285/70R17 Tire Size: 32.7" Tall, a 33-Inch Tire
Straight answer
A 285/70R17 stands 32.7 inches tall and 11.2 inches wide on a 17-inch wheel, which makes it a 33-inch tire in truck-speak. NTW stocks 36 tire models in this size right now.
285/70R17 dimensions
Overall diameter
32.71"
Section width
11.22"
Sidewall height
7.85"
Wheel diameter
17"
Circumference
102.8"
Revolutions per mile
617
≈ 32.7x11.2R17 flotation. Nominal math; real tires run a few tenths off depending on brand, load range, rim width, and air pressure.
What 285/70R17 means
- 285Section width: 285 mm (11.2") wall to wall
- 70Aspect ratio: sidewall is 70% of the width, so 7.9" 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.
285/70R17 compared to nearby 17-inch sizes
Speedometer column assumes your truck is calibrated for 285/70R17 and reads 65 mph.
| Size | Height | vs 285/70R17 | Width change | Actual speed | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/75R17 | 31.5" | -1.2" (-3.8%) | -1.6" | 62.5 mph | Full comparison |
| 265/70R17 | 31.6" | -1.1" (-3.4%) | -0.8" | 62.8 mph | Full comparison |
| 33x12.50R17 | 33.0" | +0.3" (+0.9%) | +1.3" | 65.6 mph | Full comparison |
| 295/70R17 | 33.3" | +0.6" (+1.7%) | +0.4" | 66.1 mph | Full comparison |
| 285/75R17 | 33.8" | +1.1" (+3.4%) | 0.0" | 67.2 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 265/70R17 does.
Trucks that come with 285/70R17
- Ford Bronco (2021–2026) · Badlands
- Jeep Wrangler (2018–2026) · Rubicon
Tires in stock in 285/70R17
36 models, 58 SKUs at NTW (different load ranges and sidewall styles). Refreshed daily.
| Tire | Type | Options | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bfgoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | All Terrain | 3 | $321 |
| Falken Wildpeak A/T4W | All Terrain | 3 | $303 |
| Nitto Ridge Grappler | All Terrain | 3 | $300 |
| Nitto Terra Grappler G3 | All Terrain | 3 | $269 |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | All Terrain | 3 | $292 |
| Toyo Open Country R/T Trail | All Terrain | 3 | $330 |
| Bfgoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 | Mud Terrain | 2 | $341 |
| Bfgoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ | All Terrain | 2 | $260 |
| Cosmo Gripit_XT | All Terrain | 2 | $175 |
| Falken Rubitrek A/T | All Terrain | 2 | $261 |
| Falken Wildpeak R/T01 | All Terrain | 2 | $332 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT | All Terrain | 2 | $308 |
| Nitto Trail Grappler M/T | Mud Terrain | 2 | $349 |
| Toyo Open Country C/T | All Terrain | 2 | $354 |
| Toyo Open Country M/T | Mud Terrain | 2 | $420 |
| Toyo Open Country R/T | All Terrain | 2 | $299 |
| AMP Off-Road AT Terrain Attack | All Terrain | 1 | $221 |
| AMP Off-Road Terrain Attack R/T | All Terrain | 1 | $265 |
| AMP Off-Road Terrain Pro AT | All Terrain | 1 | $241 |
| Avix Off-Road TRAILTEK R/T | All Terrain, Mud Terrain, On/Off-Road | 1 | $274 |
| BFGoodrich HD All Terrain KT | All Terrain | 1 | $355 |
| Falken Wildpeak M/T | Mud Terrain | 1 | $400 |
| Forceland Tyre Rebel Hawk R/T | All Terrain | 1 | $202 |
| Fuel Off-Road Gripper AT | Mud Terrain, On/Off-Road | 1 | $200 |
| Ironman MTX | All Terrain | 1 | $218 |
| Kenda Klever M/T 2 | Mud Terrain | 1 | $336 |
| Kenda Klever RT | All Terrain | 1 | $321 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Boss | Mud Terrain | 1 | $386 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP | All Terrain | 1 | $329 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Legend MTZ | Mud Terrain | 1 | $351 |
| Nitto EXO Grappler | All Terrain | 1 | $311 |
| Nitto Nomad Grappler AT | All Terrain | 1 | $269 |
| Toyo M-55 | Commercial, On/Off-Road | 1 | $352 |
| Toyo Open Country H/T II | All Terrain | 1 | $314 |
| Toyo Open Country R/T Pro | All Terrain | 1 | $413 |
| Venom Power Terra Hunter RT Plus | All Terrain | 1 | $270 |
Prices per tire at NTW when last checked; confirm at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is a 285/70R17 tire in inches?+
A 285/70R17 is 32.71 inches tall and 11.22 inches wide, with a 7.85-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 285/70R17 a 33-inch tire?+
Close enough that everybody calls it one. It measures 32.7 inches, so it's sold and talked about as a 33. The flotation equivalent is 32.7x11.2R17.
What does 285/70R17 mean?+
285/70R17 means a tire 285 millimeters wide with a sidewall 70% as tall as it is wide, built for a 17-inch wheel.
285/70R17 vs 295/70R17: how much bigger?+
295/70R17 is 0.6 inches taller (1.7%) and 0.4 inches wider. Going from 285/70R17 to 295/70R17, a speedometer reading 65 mph means you're actually doing 66.1.
Looking for another size? See the full truck tire size chart.