295/40R17 in Inches

A 295/40R17 tire has a 26.3-inch diameter, a 11.6-inch width, and is designed for a 17-inch rim.

In high flotation terms, this tire is labeled as 26.3x11.6R17.

295/40R17 Tire Size
11.6"
26.3"
295/40R17 Tire Size in Inches
295/40R17 Tire Circumference
82.6"
17"
4.6"
767.1 revs/mile

295/40R17 Tire Overview

Height
26.3 inches
Wheel Diameter
17 inches
Tire Width
11.6 inches
Circumference
82.6 inches
Sidewall Height
4.6 inches
Revolutions
767.1 per mile
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What does 295/40R17 mean?

295/40R17 tire size meaning in inches

295/40R17 is a tire size with the following dimensions:

  • 295 is the width of the tire in millimeters. This number also indicates the appropriate width of the rim on which the tire should be mounted.
  • 40 is the aspect ratio, which is the ratio of the tire's height to its width. This affects the tire's handling and ride comfort
  • R indicates the tire's construction type, meaning it has a radial construction. This provides stability and precision to the tire.
  • 17 is the diameter of the wheel in inches, on which the tire is to be mounted.

295/40R17 Tire Conversion

DimensionsInchesMillimeters
Tire Diameter26.3 in667.8 mm
Section Width11.6 in295 mm
Rim Height17 in431 mm
Sidewall Height4.6 in118 mm
Circumference82.6 in2098 mm
Revolutions767.1 revs/mile
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FAQ About 295/40R17 Tire

How tall is a 295/40R17 tire?

The height (or diameter) of a 295/40R17 tire is 26.3 inches

How wide is a 295/40R17 tire?

The width of a 295/40R17 tire is 295 mm, which is about 11.6 inches.

What size rim fits a 295/40R17 tire?

A 295/40R17 tire fits on a rim that is 17 inches in diameter.

What does the 40 in a 295/40R17 tire mean?

The 40 in a 295/40R17 tire refers to the aspect ratio, meaning the height of the tire's sidewall is 40% of its width.

Alternative Tire Sizes for 295/40R17

Typically, it's recommended to choose a tire with a diameter (height) within 3% of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tire size.

However, keep in mind that this is a general guideline and not an absolute rule.

Here are some tire sizes that are compatible with the 295/40R17:

Tire SizeDiameterRim
215/55R1726.3″ (Equal)17 x 6.0-7.5
235/50R1726.3″ (Equal)17 x 6.5-8.5
115/95R1725.6″ (-2.7%)17 x n/a
135/90R1726.6″ (1.1%)17 x n/a
145/80R1726.1″ (-0.8%)17 x n/a
155/80R1726.8″ (1.9%)17 x n/a
165/70R1726.1″ (-0.8%)17 x n/a
185/60R1725.7″ (-2.3%)17 x n/a
205/55R1725.9″ (-1.5%)17 x 5.5-7.5
205/60R1726.7″ (1.5%)17 x 5.5-7.5
225/50R1725.9″ (-1.5%)17 x 6.0-8.0
225/55R1726.7″ (1.5%)17 x 6.0-8.0
245/45R1725.7″ (-2.3%)17 x 7.5-9.0
245/50R1726.6″ (1.1%)17 x 7.0-8.5
255/45R1726.0″ (-1.1%)17 x 8.0-9.5
255/50R1727.0″ (2.7%)17 x 7.0-9.0
275/40R1725.7″ (-2.3%)17 x 9.0-11.0
285/40R1726.0″ (-1.1%)17 x 9.5-11.0
315/35R1725.7″ (-2.3%)17 x 10.5-12.5
335/35R1726.2″ (-0.4%)17 x 11.0-13.0