265/65R17

About 265/65R17

Factory fitments for 265/65R17 include the Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma — meaning replacement tires in this size see steady demand and broad brand availability. At 30.56″ overall diameter, 265/65R17 turns 660 revolutions per mile, which is the reference point the factory speedometer and odometer were calibrated against. The 65% aspect ratio gives it a balanced sidewall — enough compliance for daily comfort without vague steering. The 17″ rim pairing is typical for light-truck, crossover, and mid-size SUV applications, so compatible wheels are easy to source new or used. Going one step shorter to 245/70R17 drops diameter by 0.19%, which stays within the ±3% fitment safe zone for most vehicles. Stepping up to 255/70R17 adds 1.61% diameter — also inside the safe window, with marginally taller ride height. If you are shopping for a direct replacement, any tire within roughly ±0.7″ of the 30.56″ stock diameter (about ±2% in percentage terms) will keep ABS, TPMS, and odometer readings inside the vehicle's designed tolerance.

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