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245/75R17 tire size

245/75R17 in inches: 31.47" overall diameter — 9.65" wide, 7.23" sidewall.

Methodology: dimensions are calculated from standard ETRTO tire-size formulas. Last reviewed June 2026 by the TreadSize editorial team.

245/75R17 tire detail photo with TreadSize diameter, width, and rim measurement card
Overall diameter 31.47 in 799.3 mm
Section width 9.65 in 245 mm
Sidewall height 7.23 in 183.75 mm
Revs / mile 641 speedo calibration

Before you fit 245/75R17: verify the vehicle placard, load index, speed rating, wheel offset, and full-lock/full-compression clearance. Nominal dimensions do not guarantee a safe physical fit.

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Full dimensions

Measurement Metric Imperial
Overall diameter 799.3 mm 31.47 in
Section width 245 mm 9.65 in
Sidewall height 183.75 mm 7.23 in
Rim diameter 431.8 mm 17 in
Circumference 2511.1 mm 98.86 in
Revolutions per mile 640.9
Aspect ratio 75%

NHTSA safety record for 245/75R17

Drawn from official U.S. government (NHTSA) consumer complaint and recall filings for this exact tire size — not the generic averages you'll find elsewhere.

Complaints on record 17 filed with NHTSA
Recalls on record 5 see below

5 tire recalls on record affecting 245/75R17

  • NHTSA 20T016000 · 2020 DURATURN TRAVIA A/T Tread or innerliner separation could lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 20T018000 · 2020 GENERAL TIRE RELIATREK HT Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss
  • NHTSA 15T016000 · 2015 BF GOODRICH COMMERCIAL T/A A/S 2 If the tire sidewall ruptures during use resulting in a rapid air loss, it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
  • NHTSA 13T002000 · 2013 HERCULES HERCULES ALL TRAC A/T Should a separation occur, the driver could lose control of the vehicle without warning, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
  • NHTSA 12T003000 · 2012 GOODYEAR WRANGLER SILENT ARMOR PARTIAL TREAD SEPARATION COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE DAMAGE WHEN THE SEPARATED TREAD STRIKES THE VEHICLE. A TREAD SEPARATION COULD ALSO CAUSE A TIRE FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT INA MOTOR V
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What owners report fails — 245/75R17

  • Tread separation 7
  • Cracking 4
  • Blowout 3
  • Puncture 1
  • Blister 1

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated failure rates, and not adjusted for how many tires of this size are in service. Popular sizes naturally accumulate more reports. Use this as a research signal, not a verdict on any specific tire. Data as of 2021. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain). Always check the latest recalls at NHTSA.gov and report a tire problem if you have one.

Recall timeline for 245/75R17

NHTSA campaigns affecting this tire size, grouped from the local recall dataset. Exact owner-notification dates are not stored here; open the campaign at NHTSA for current remedy details.

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20T018000 - 2020 GENERAL TIRE RELIATREK HT Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss 20T016000 - 2020 DURATURN TRAVIA A/T Tread or innerliner separation could lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. 15T016000 - 2015 BF GOODRICH COMMERCIAL T/A A/S 2 If the tire sidewall ruptures during use resulting in a rapid air loss, it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. 13T002000 - 2013 HERCULES HERCULES ALL TRAC A/T Should a separation occur, the driver could lose control of the vehicle without warning, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

How 245/75R17 compares inside the NHTSA size dataset

Complaint rank #110 of 271 among 271 safety-record sizes
Vs dataset median 7 above median 10 complaints
Top failure share 41% Tread separation

This comparison is derived only from tire sizes that have a real NHTSA complaint or recall record in the TreadSize dataset. Source: NHTSA ODI — Consumer Complaints (FLAT_CMPL) + Recalls (FLAT_RCL), U.S. DOT public domain; Complaints through 2021.

Nearby safety records by complaint volume

255/75R17 17 complaints · 0 recalls 235/60R17 18 complaints · 1 recalls 295/75R22 15 complaints · 12 recalls 275/70R22 19 complaints · 2 recalls 225/50R18 15 complaints · 1 recalls 225/70R14 19 complaints · 1 recalls 255/35R20 15 complaints · 1 recalls 275/65R20 19 complaints · 1 recalls

Dataset download: JSON or CSV. Latest recall lookup: NHTSA.gov.

Related tire sizes

235/75R17 → 255/75R17 → 225/75R17 → 265/75R17 → 245/70R17 → 245/65R17 → 245/75R16 →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the overall diameter of a 245/75R17 tire?

A 245/75R17 tire has an overall diameter of 31.47 inches (799.3 mm).

How tall is a 245/75R17 tire?

The sidewall height is 183.75 mm (7.23 inches), and the overall diameter from the ground to the top of the tire is 31.47 inches.

How many revolutions per mile does a 245/75R17 tire make?

A 245/75R17 tire makes approximately 641 revolutions per mile. Your speedometer is calibrated to this number.

What rim size does a 245/75R17 tire fit?

A 245/75R17 tire is designed for a 17-inch rim (431.8 mm).

Are there recalls or safety complaints for 245/75R17 tires?

NHTSA has 17 consumer complaints on record for the 245/75R17 size and 5 recalls; the most reported issue is tread separation (7 reports). These are unverified consumer reports, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many tires of this size are in service.

All dimensions calculated using standard ETRTO formulas. Always confirm fitment with your vehicle's door-placard and a qualified tire professional before purchasing.