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265/70R17 tire size

265/70R17 in inches: 31.61" overall diameter — 10.43" wide, 7.30" sidewall.

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

265/70R17 tire detail photo with TreadSize diameter, width, and rim measurement card
Overall diameter 31.61 in 802.8 mm
Section width 10.43 in 265 mm
Sidewall height 7.30 in 185.5 mm
Revs / mile 638 speedo calibration

Before you fit 265/70R17: 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 802.8 mm 31.61 in
Section width 265 mm 10.43 in
Sidewall height 185.5 mm 7.30 in
Rim diameter 431.8 mm 17 in
Circumference 2522.1 mm 99.29 in
Revolutions per mile 638.1
Aspect ratio 70%

NHTSA safety record for 265/70R17

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 224 filed with NHTSA
Recalls on record 12 see below
Reported harm 8 reported crashes · 10 injuries · 5 fires

12 tire recalls on record affecting 265/70R17

  • NHTSA 25T021000 · 2026 FIRESTONE DESTINATION LE3 Tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 25T009000 · 2025 TRANSAMERICAN NEW MUTANT X-AT PREDATOR A loss of air pressure increases the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 23T010000 · 2024 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W A loss of air pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
  • 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 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.
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What owners report fails — 265/70R17

  • Tread separation 79
  • Blowout 44
  • Cracking 44
  • Out of round 11
  • Road hazard 9

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 265/70R17

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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25T021000 - 2026 FIRESTONE DESTINATION LE3 Tread separation may increase the risk of a crash. 25T009000 - 2025 TRANSAMERICAN NEW MUTANT X-AT PREDATOR A loss of air pressure increases the risk of a crash. 23T010000 - 2024 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W A loss of air pressure can increase the risk of a crash. 20T016000 - 2020 DURATURN TRAVIA A/T Tread or innerliner separation could lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

How 265/70R17 compares inside the NHTSA size dataset

Complaint rank #9 of 271 among 271 safety-record sizes
Vs dataset median 214 above median 10 complaints
Top failure share 35% 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

235/75R15 228 complaints · 8 recalls 225/75R15 234 complaints · 0 recalls 235/85R16 197 complaints · 10 recalls 225/75R16 255 complaints · 8 recalls 235/80R16 191 complaints · 0 recalls 205/55R16 275 complaints · 3 recalls 205/65R15 173 complaints · 2 recalls 215/60R16 281 complaints · 3 recalls

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

Related tire sizes

255/70R17 → 275/70R17 → 245/70R17 → 285/70R17 → 265/65R17 → 265/75R17 → 265/70R16 → 265/70R18 →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the overall diameter of a 265/70R17 tire?

A 265/70R17 tire has an overall diameter of 31.61 inches (802.8 mm).

How tall is a 265/70R17 tire?

The sidewall height is 185.5 mm (7.30 inches), and the overall diameter from the ground to the top of the tire is 31.61 inches.

How many revolutions per mile does a 265/70R17 tire make?

A 265/70R17 tire makes approximately 638 revolutions per mile. Your speedometer is calibrated to this number.

What rim size does a 265/70R17 tire fit?

A 265/70R17 tire is designed for a 17-inch rim (431.8 mm).

Are there recalls or safety complaints for 265/70R17 tires?

NHTSA has 224 consumer complaints on record for the 265/70R17 size and 12 recalls; the most reported issue is tread separation (79 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.