245/65R17 Tire Size Specifications & Compatible Vehicles

750mm159mmR17245/65R17Width: 245mm (9.6")
Overall Diameter
750.3 mm
Section Width
245 mm
Sidewall Height
159.3 mm
Circumference
2357.1 mm
Revs/Mile
683
Rim Diameter
17"

Compatible Vehicles

The following vehicles use 245/65R17 tires from the factory:

2022 Chevrolet Colorado WT/LT 2021 Chevrolet Colorado WT/LT 2020 Chevrolet Colorado WT/LT

Alternative Tire Sizes

These tire sizes are within 3% overall diameter of 245/65R17 and may be used as replacements:

265/60R17 Safe  0.1% · +20mm · same rim 225/65R18 Safe  0.1% · -20mm · +1" rim 245/60R18 Safe  0.1% · same width · +1" rim 265/55R18 Safe  0.2% · +20mm · +1" rim 245/55R19 Safe  0.2% · same width · +2" rim 265/50R19 Safe  0.4% · +20mm · +2" rim 225/70R17 Safe  0.5% · -20mm · same rim 225/75R16 Safe  0.8% · -20mm · -1" rim 235/75R16 Safe  1.1% · -10mm · -1" rim 235/55R19 Safe  1.2% · -10mm · +2" rim 235/70R17 Safe  1.4% · -10mm · same rim 235/60R18 Safe  1.5% · -10mm · +1" rim

Popular Comparisons

See how 245/65R17 compares to other common tire sizes:

235/65R17 vs 245/65R17 Common SUV width upgrade 245/65R17 vs 265/65R17 SUV significant width upgrade 225/65R17 vs 245/65R17 Significant width upgrade 235/65R18 vs 245/65R17 Rim downsize with wider tire

Understanding 245/65R17

The tire size 245/65R17 means the tire has a section width of 245mm, an aspect ratio of 65% (the sidewall height is 65% of the width), and fits a 17-inch rim.

Sidewall Height = 245 x 0.65 = 159.3 mm
Overall Diameter = (159.3 x 2) + (17 x 25.4) = 750.3 mm
Circumference = 750.3 x π = 2357.1 mm

With an aspect ratio of 65%, this is a standard-profile tire that balances ride comfort with handling precision. This profile range is the most common for passenger cars, crossovers, and light SUVs.

Choosing Replacement Tires

When replacing 245/65R17 tires, verify the size matches your vehicle's tire placard (typically found on the driver's door jamb or in the owner's manual). The NHTSA Tire Ratings Search tool lets you look up manufacturer load and speed ratings for specific tires.

Key factors beyond size: load index (must meet or exceed the vehicle's requirement), speed rating (must match or exceed the original specification), and seasonal type (all-season, summer, or winter) based on your driving conditions. The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association recommends replacing all four tires at once, or at minimum in pairs on the same axle.