P265/40R17

Passenger / P-Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The P265/40R17 tire size features an overall diameter of 25.35 inches, a section width of 10.4 inches (265mm), and rotates 796 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 6+ vehicle models including Chevrolet Corvette.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

25.35"

643.9 mm

Section Width

265 mm

10.43" wide

Sidewall Height

4.17"

105.9 mm (40% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

796

Circumference: 79.63"

Rim Diameter

17"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

6.6" - 9.3"

Optimal rim width range

Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare P265/40R17 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)265/40R17
Overall Height:25.3"
Sidewall:4.2"
Revs/Mile:796
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 125.3" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+16.7%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 70.0 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph23.3 mph+3.3 mph
30 mph35.0 mph+5.0 mph
45 mph52.5 mph+7.5 mph
60 mph70.0 mph+10.0 mph
75 mph87.5 mph+12.5 mph
90 mph105.0 mph+15.0 mph

Fender & Suspension Clearance

Fitment Status: MODERATE RISK

Flush fitment. Extends 17.7mm outwards. Check wheel arch clearance under full suspension compression.

Inner Strut Space:7.7mm LESS clearance
Outer Fender Push:Extends 17.7mm further out
Ride Height Delta:+2.11" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit P265/40R17 (6+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing P265/40R17 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
2001Chevrolet CorvetteZ06View 2001 Corvette
2002Chevrolet CorvetteZ06View 2002 Corvette
2003Chevrolet CorvetteZ06, T56/M12View 2003 Corvette
2003Chevrolet CorvetteZ06, T56/MM6View 2003 Corvette
2004Chevrolet CorvetteZ06, T56/M12View 2004 Corvette
2004Chevrolet CorvetteZ06, T56/MM6View 2004 Corvette