33x12.50R17 Tire Size: 33.0" Tall
Straight answer
A 33x12.50R17 stands 33.0 inches tall and 12.5 inches wide on a 17-inch wheel. NTW stocks 26 tire models in this size right now.
33x12.50R17 dimensions
Overall diameter
33.00"
Section width
12.50"
Sidewall height
8.00"
Wheel diameter
17"
Circumference
103.7"
Revolutions per mile
611
≈ 318/64R17 metric. Nominal math; real tires run a few tenths off depending on brand, load range, rim width, and air pressure.
What 33x12.50R17 means
- 33Overall diameter: 33.0" tall
- 12.50Section width: 12.50" wide
- RRadial construction
- 17Fits a 17-inch wheel
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33x12.50R17 compared to nearby 17-inch sizes
Speedometer column assumes your truck is calibrated for 33x12.50R17 and reads 65 mph.
| Size | Height | vs 33x12.50R17 | Width change | Actual speed | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/70R17 | 31.6" | -1.4" (-4.2%) | -2.1" | 62.3 mph | Full comparison |
| 285/70R17 | 32.7" | -0.3" (-0.9%) | -1.3" | 64.4 mph | Full comparison |
| 295/70R17 | 33.3" | +0.3" (+0.8%) | -0.9" | 65.5 mph | Full comparison |
| 285/75R17 | 33.8" | +0.8" (+2.5%) | -1.3" | 66.6 mph | Full comparison |
| 315/70R17 | 34.4" | +1.4" (+4.1%) | -0.1" | 67.7 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, or check what stepping down to 265/70R17 does.
Tires in stock in 33x12.50R17
26 models, 28 SKUs at NTW (different load ranges and sidewall styles). Refreshed daily.
| Tire | Type | Options | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Thompson Baja Boss | Mud Terrain | 2 | $408 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT | All Terrain | 2 | $389 |
| Americus Rugged MT | Mud Terrain | 1 | $274 |
| Bfgoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | All Terrain | 1 | $385 |
| Bfgoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 | Mud Terrain | 1 | $405 |
| Falken Wildpeak M/T | Mud Terrain | 1 | $436 |
| Falken Wildpeak R/T01 | All Terrain | 1 | $375 |
| Fuel Off-Road Gripper MT | Mud Terrain | 1 | $343 |
| Hercules TIS TT1 | Mud Terrain | 1 | $240 |
| Interco SSR | Mud Terrain | 1 | $489 |
| Interco Trxus M/T | Mud Terrain | 1 | $292 |
| Interco Trxus STS Radial | All Terrain | 1 | $475 |
| Interco Vortrac LT | All Terrain | 1 | $417 |
| Kenda Klever RT | All Terrain | 1 | $343 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP | All Terrain | 1 | $364 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Legend MTZ | Mud Terrain | 1 | $387 |
| Nitto Mud Grappler | Mud Terrain | 1 | $409 |
| Nitto Recon Grappler A/T | All Terrain | 1 | $370 |
| Nitto Ridge Grappler | All Terrain | 1 | $382 |
| Nitto Terra Grappler G3 | All Terrain | 1 | $359 |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | All Terrain | 1 | $376 |
| Toyo Open Country M/T | Mud Terrain | 1 | $417 |
| Toyo Open Country R/T | All Terrain | 1 | $387 |
| Toyo Open Country R/T Pro | All Terrain | 1 | $414 |
| Venom Power Terra Hunter RT Plus | All Terrain | 1 | $322 |
| Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T | All Terrain | 1 | $310 |
Prices per tire at NTW when last checked; confirm at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is a 33x12.50R17 tire in inches?+
A 33x12.50R17 is 33.00 inches tall and 12.50 inches wide, with a 8.00-inch sidewall on a 17-inch wheel. Real mounted tires vary a few tenths of an inch by brand, load range, and rim width.
What is 33x12.50R17 in metric?+
The nearest metric equivalent is 318/64R17. Flotation sizes like 33x12.50R17 list the actual height and width in inches, so there's no math to do: 33" tall, 12.50" wide.
What does 33x12.50R17 mean?+
33x12.50R17 is flotation sizing, which just tells you the dimensions in inches: 33" tall, 12.50" wide, on a 17-inch wheel.
33x12.50R17 vs 285/75R17: how much bigger?+
285/75R17 is 0.8 inches taller (2.5%) and 1.3 inches narrower. Going from 33x12.50R17 to 285/75R17, a speedometer reading 65 mph means you're actually doing 66.6.
Looking for another size? See the full truck tire size chart.