This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 millimeters. 70. This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.
What does the 265 stand for on a tire?
265 = Section Width in millimeters (measured at the widest part of the tire from sidewall to sidewall) /60 = Aspect Ratio or section height to width ratio as a percentage.
What is a 265 70R17 in inches?
Rim Size P-Metric Size
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17 Inch 265/70R17
275/70R17 32.2 inches
285/70R17 32.7 inches
285/75R17 33.8 inches
What do the 3 tire numbers mean?
Tire Width Is the width of the tire measured in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. The first three-digit number in the tire size refers to the tire width. For instance, in a size P215/65 R15 tire, the width is 215 millimeters.
How big is a 275 70R17 tire?
275/70R17 tires have a diameter of 32.2", a section width of 10.8", and a wheel diameter of 17". The circumference is 101.0" and they have 627 revolutions per mile. Generally they are approved to be mounted on 7-8.5" wide wheels.