Tire size
35x12.50R17 in metric
A 35x12.50R17 tire is 35.0 inches (889 mm) tall and 12.5 inches (318 mm) wide, on a 17-inch wheel. Its sidewall is 72% of its width. The closest metric sizes on a 17-inch wheel are 315/75R17, 315/70R17.
| 35x12.50R17 | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 35.0 in | 889 mm |
| Section width | 12.5 in | 318 mm |
| Sidewall height | 9.0 in | 229 mm |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 in | 432 mm |
| Circumference | 110.0 in | 2793 mm |
| Revolutions | 576 per mile | 358 per km |
How it's worked out
Inch sizes give the height first: 35x12.50R17 is 35.0 in tall and 12.5 in wide for a 17 in wheel, so each sidewall is (35.0 - 17) / 2 = 9.0 in.
Similar sizes
Sizes within about 3.5% of the height of 35x12.50R17. The last column is your real speed at an indicated 60 mph if your speedometer was set for 35x12.50R17.
| Size | Height | vs 35x12.50R17 | Real speed at 60 mph shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35x12.50R15 | 35.0 in | +0.0% | 60.0 mph |
| 35x12.50R18 | 35.0 in | +0.0% | 60.0 mph |
| 35x12.50R20 | 35.0 in | +0.0% | 60.0 mph |
| 35x12.50R22 | 35.0 in | +0.0% | 60.0 mph |
| 295/65R20 | 35.1 in | +0.3% | 60.2 mph |
| 315/60R20 | 34.9 in | -0.3% | 59.8 mph |
| 285/75R18 | 34.8 in | -0.5% | 59.7 mph |
| 305/70R18 | 34.8 in | -0.5% | 59.7 mph |
Going bigger from 35x12.50R17
If 35x12.50R17 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 37s |
|---|---|
| 3.21 | 3.42 exact 3.39 |
| 3.42 | 3.55 exact 3.62 |
| 3.55 | 3.73 exact 3.75 |
| 3.73 | 3.91 exact 3.94 |
| 3.91 | 4.10 exact 4.13 |
| 4.10 | 4.30 exact 4.33 |
Exact = your ratio x new height / 35.0. 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
What is 35x12.50R17 in metric?
889 mm tall and 318 mm wide on a 17-inch wheel. The nearest common metric sizes are 315/75R17, 315/70R17.
How tall is a 35x12.50R17 tire?
35.0 inches on paper. Many inch-sized tires measure slightly under their label once mounted, so check the maker's spec sheet if it matters.
How many revolutions per mile does 35x12.50R17 do?
About 576 per mile (358 per km).
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.