295/70R17 Tire Size: 33.3" Tall, a 33-Inch Tire
Straight answer
A 295/70R17 stands 33.3 inches tall and 11.6 inches wide on a 17-inch wheel, which makes it a 33-inch tire in truck-speak. NTW stocks 16 tire models in this size right now.
295/70R17 dimensions
Overall diameter
33.26"
Section width
11.61"
Sidewall height
8.13"
Wheel diameter
17"
Circumference
104.5"
Revolutions per mile
606
≈ 33.3x11.6R17 flotation. Nominal math; real tires run a few tenths off depending on brand, load range, rim width, and air pressure.
What 295/70R17 means
- 295Section width: 295 mm (11.6") wall to wall
- 70Aspect ratio: sidewall is 70% of the width, so 8.1" 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.
295/70R17 compared to nearby 17-inch sizes
Speedometer column assumes your truck is calibrated for 295/70R17 and reads 65 mph.
| Size | Height | vs 295/70R17 | Width change | Actual speed | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/70R17 | 31.6" | -1.7" (-5.0%) | -1.2" | 61.8 mph | Full comparison |
| 285/70R17 | 32.7" | -0.6" (-1.7%) | -0.4" | 63.9 mph | Full comparison |
| 33x12.50R17 | 33.0" | -0.3" (-0.8%) | +0.9" | 64.5 mph | Full comparison |
| 285/75R17 | 33.8" | +0.6" (+1.7%) | -0.4" | 66.1 mph | Full comparison |
| 315/70R17 | 34.4" | +1.1" (+3.3%) | +0.8" | 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 285/70R17 does.
Tires in stock in 295/70R17
16 models, 16 SKUs at NTW (different load ranges and sidewall styles). Refreshed daily.
| Tire | Type | Options | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bfgoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | All Terrain | 1 | $369 |
| BFGoodrich HD All Terrain KT | All Terrain | 1 | $381 |
| Bfgoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 | Mud Terrain | 1 | $380 |
| Falken Wildpeak M/T | Mud Terrain | 1 | $407 |
| Kenda Klever M/T 2 | Mud Terrain | 1 | $370 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT | All Terrain | 1 | $365 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP | All Terrain | 1 | $326 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Legend MTZ | Mud Terrain | 1 | $367 |
| Nitto Ridge Grappler | All Terrain | 1 | $375 |
| Nitto Terra Grappler G3 | All Terrain | 1 | $356 |
| Nitto Trail Grappler M/T | Mud Terrain | 1 | $387 |
| Radar Renegade R7 M/T | Mud Terrain | 1 | $299 |
| Toyo Open Country M/T | Mud Terrain | 1 | $407 |
| Toyo Open Country R/T | All Terrain | 1 | $391 |
| Toyo Open Country R/T Pro | All Terrain | 1 | $407 |
| Toyo Open Country R/T Trail | All Terrain | 1 | $401 |
Prices per tire at NTW when last checked; confirm at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is a 295/70R17 tire in inches?+
A 295/70R17 is 33.26 inches tall and 11.61 inches wide, with a 8.13-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 295/70R17 a 33-inch tire?+
Close enough that everybody calls it one. It measures 33.3 inches, so it's sold and talked about as a 33. The flotation equivalent is 33.3x11.6R17.
What does 295/70R17 mean?+
295/70R17 means a tire 295 millimeters wide with a sidewall 70% as tall as it is wide, built for a 17-inch wheel.
295/70R17 vs 285/75R17: how much bigger?+
285/75R17 is 0.6 inches taller (1.7%) and 0.4 inches narrower. Going from 295/70R17 to 285/75R17, a speedometer reading 65 mph means you're actually doing 66.1.
Looking for another size? See the full truck tire size chart.