The 245/65R17 is a common tire size for SUVs and crossovers such as Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Explorer.
With a 159.3 mm sidewall (65% aspect ratio), this tire provides a smooth, cushioned ride that absorbs road imperfections well — ideal for daily commuting and highway cruising.
Compared to the baseline 225/50R17, this tire's overall diameter differs by +14.2% — a speedometer calibrated for 225/50R17 would read 87.5 km/h at an actual 100 km/h.
When replacing, verify that your wheel well can accommodate the 750.3 mm overall diameter. Keep speedometer deviation within ±3% for safety and legal compliance.
| Tire Code | 245/65R17 |
| Section Width | 245 mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 65% |
| Rim Diameter | 17" |
| Sidewall Height | 159.3 mm |
| Overall Diameter | 750.3 mm / 29.54" |
| Circumference | 2357.1 mm / 92.80" |
| Revolutions per km | 424.2 |
| Revolutions per mile | 682.8 |
| Tire Code | OD (mm) | Δ mm | Δ % | Speedo at 100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/45R17 | 652.3 | -98.0 | -13.1% | 115.0 |
| 245/50R17 | 676.8 | -73.5 | -9.8% | 110.9 |
| 235/65R17 | 737.3 | -13.0 | -1.7% | 101.8 |
| 245/65R17 (current) | 750.3 | — | — | 100.0 |
| 255/65R17 | 763.3 | +13.0 | +1.7% | 98.3 |