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P265/55R17

Passenger / P-Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The P265/55R17 tire size features an overall diameter of 28.48 inches, a section width of 10.4 inches (265mm), and rotates 708 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 14+ vehicle models including Nissan Frontier.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

28.48"

723.4 mm

Section Width

265 mm

10.43" wide

Sidewall Height

5.74"

145.8 mm (55% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

708

Circumference: 89.46"

Rim Diameter

17"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

6.6" - 9.3"

Optimal rim width range

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare P265/55R17 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)265/55R17
Overall Height:28.5"
Sidewall:5.7"
Revs/Mile:708
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 128.5" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+3.9%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 62.3 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph20.8 mph+0.8 mph
30 mph31.2 mph+1.2 mph
45 mph46.7 mph+1.7 mph
60 mph62.3 mph+2.3 mph
75 mph77.9 mph+2.9 mph
90 mph93.5 mph+3.5 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:+0.55" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit P265/55R17 (14+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing P265/55R17 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
2001Nissan FrontierS/C, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, AutomaticView 2001 Frontier ›
2001Nissan FrontierS/C, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, StandardView 2001 Frontier ›
2001Nissan FrontierS/C, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, StandardView 2001 Frontier ›
2001Nissan FrontierS/C, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, AutomaticView 2001 Frontier ›
2002Nissan FrontierS/C, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, AutomaticView 2002 Frontier ›
2002Nissan FrontierS/C, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, StandardView 2002 Frontier ›
2002Nissan FrontierS/C, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, StandardView 2002 Frontier ›
2002Nissan FrontierS/C, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, AutomaticView 2002 Frontier ›
2002Nissan FrontierS/C, 4D Pickup, RWDView 2002 Frontier ›
2003Nissan FrontierS/C, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, AutomaticView 2003 Frontier ›
2003Nissan FrontierS/C, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, StandardView 2003 Frontier ›
2003Nissan FrontierS/C, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, AutomaticView 2003 Frontier ›
2003Nissan FrontierS/C, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, StandardView 2003 Frontier ›
2003Nissan FrontierS/C, 4D Pickup, RWDView 2003 Frontier ›