Tire size
305/70R17 in inches
A 305/70R17 tire is 33.8 inches tall and 12.0 inches wide, on a 17-inch wheel. Written inch-style that is about 33.8x12.0R17 (an equivalent, not a size on sale). It rounds to a 34-inch tire.
| 305/70R17 | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 33.8 in | 859 mm |
| Section width | 12.0 in | 305 mm |
| Sidewall height | 8.4 in | 214 mm |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 in | 432 mm |
| Circumference | 106.2 in | 2698 mm |
| Revolutions | 596 per mile | 371 per km |
How it's worked out
The 70 means the sidewall is 70% of the 305 mm width: 213.5 mm, or 8.41 in. Height = wheel + 2 sidewalls = 17 + 2 x 8.41 = 33.8 in.
Similar sizes
Sizes within about 3.5% of the height of 305/70R17. The last column is your real speed at an indicated 60 mph if your speedometer was set for 305/70R17.
| Size | Height | vs 305/70R17 | Real speed at 60 mph shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 285/75R17 | 33.8 in | +0.1% | 60.0 mph |
| 285/70R18 | 33.7 in | -0.3% | 59.8 mph |
| 295/60R20 | 33.9 in | +0.4% | 60.2 mph |
| 315/55R20 | 33.6 in | -0.5% | 59.7 mph |
| 305/65R18 | 33.6 in | -0.6% | 59.6 mph |
| 275/65R20 | 34.1 in | +0.8% | 60.5 mph |
| 285/60R20 | 33.5 in | -1.0% | 59.4 mph |
| 295/70R18 | 34.3 in | +1.3% | 60.8 mph |
Going bigger from 305/70R17
If 305/70R17 is your stock size, these are the commonly sold axle ratios that come closest to your stock overall gearing on bigger tires.
| Your ratio now | On 35s | On 37s |
|---|---|---|
| 3.21 | 3.31 exact 3.32 | 3.55 exact 3.51 |
| 3.42 | 3.55 exact 3.54 | 3.73 exact 3.74 |
| 3.55 | 3.73 exact 3.67 | 3.91 exact 3.88 |
| 3.73 | 3.91 exact 3.86 | 4.10 exact 4.08 |
| 3.91 | 4.10 exact 4.05 | 4.30 exact 4.28 |
| 4.10 | 4.30 exact 4.24 | 4.56 exact 4.49 |
Exact = your ratio x new height / 33.8. Front and rear axles must match on a 4WD. Not every ratio is made for every axle. Want more pull than stock? Go one step shorter. More in the regearing guide.
Questions
How tall is a 305/70R17 tire in inches?
33.8 inches (859 mm). That is the nominal height: the 17-inch wheel plus two 8.41-inch sidewalls.
What is 305/70R17 in inches?
33.8x12.0R17: 33.8 inches tall, 12.0 inches wide, for a 17-inch wheel.
Is 305/70R17 a 34-inch tire?
It measures 33.8 inches on paper, so it rounds to 34. Real tires vary a little by brand, load and wear, so check the maker's spec sheet if a fraction of an inch matters.
How many revolutions per mile does 305/70R17 do?
About 596 per mile (371 per km), from its nominal circumference of 106.2 inches.
Nominal dimensions, calculated from the size marking. Real tires differ slightly by brand, rim width, pressure and wear. Fitment depends on your vehicle, lift and wheels: this page doesn't say whether a size fits. Updated 2026-11-14.