40x12.50R17 tire size
40x12.50R17 is a flotation (inch) size: 40.0" tall, 12.5" wide, on a 17" rim — about a 320/90R17. The sidewall is 11.5" and the tire turns 504 times per mile.
40x12.50R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 40.00" · 1016 mm |
|---|---|
| Section width | 12.50" · 318 mm |
| Sidewall height | 11.50" · 292 mm (92% of width) |
| Rim diameter | 17" |
| Circumference | 125.66" · 3.192 m |
| Revolutions per mile | 504 (313 per km) |
| Closest metric size | 320/90R17 |
Equivalent sizes on a 17" rim
Sizes within ±5% of the overall diameter. Green rows are inside the usual ±3% limit for keeping the speedometer, ABS and gearing right; red rows are bigger changes that need clearance checks.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Speedo at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40x13.50R17 | 40.00" | 0.00% | +25 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 38x13.50R17 | 38.00" | -5.00% | +25 mm | 57.0 mph | calculate → |
| 39x13.50R17 | 39.00" | -2.50% | +25 mm | 58.5 mph | calculate → |
| 42x13.50R17 | 42.00" | +5.00% | +25 mm | 63.0 mph | calculate → |
| 39.5x13.50R17 | 39.50" | -1.25% | +25 mm | 59.3 mph | calculate → |
| 42x14.50R17 | 42.00" | +5.00% | +50 mm | 63.0 mph | calculate → |
| 42x15.00R17 | 42.00" | +5.00% | +63 mm | 63.0 mph | calculate → |
| 40x14.50R17 | 40.00" | 0.00% | +50 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 40x16.00R17 | 40.00" | 0.00% | +88 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 39.5x15.00R17 | 39.50" | -1.25% | +63 mm | 59.3 mph | calculate → |
| 41x14.50R17 | 41.00" | +2.50% | +50 mm | 61.5 mph | calculate → |
| 38.5x13.50R17 | 38.50" | -3.75% | +25 mm | 57.8 mph | calculate → |
| 38.5x14.50R17 | 38.50" | -3.75% | +50 mm | 57.8 mph | calculate → |
| 38x11.50R17 | 38.00" | -5.00% | -26 mm | 57.0 mph | calculate → |
| 38x12.50R17 | 38.00" | -5.00% | 0 mm | 57.0 mph | calculate → |
| 38x14.50R17 | 38.00" | -5.00% | +50 mm | 57.0 mph | calculate → |
| 38x15.50R17 | 38.00" | -5.00% | +76 mm | 57.0 mph | calculate → |
| 42x14.00R17 | 42.00" | +5.00% | +38 mm | 63.0 mph | calculate → |
Plus / minus sizing: 16" and 18" rims
Same overall height on a different rim. Check wheel width and clearance before switching.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Speedo at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40x13.50R18 | 40.00" | 0.00% | +25 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 40x14.50R18 | 40.00" | 0.00% | +50 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 40x16.00R16 | 40.00" | 0.00% | +88 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
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Questions
What size is 40x12.50R17 in inches?
40x12.50R17 is about 40.0" tall and 12.5" wide on a 17-inch rim — roughly a 320/90R17 in inch sizing.
What does 40x12.50R17 mean?
40" overall diameter, 12.50" section width, radial, 17" rim.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 40x12.50R17?
On the same 17" rim, within 3% of the diameter: 40x13.50R17 (0.00%), 40x14.50R17 (0.00%), 40x16.00R17 (0.00%), 39.5x13.50R17 (-1.25%), 39.5x15.00R17 (-1.25%), 39x13.50R17 (-2.50%).
How many revolutions per mile does a 40x12.50R17 tire make?
About 504 revolutions per mile (circumference 125.7").
How these numbers are computed
Diameter = rim + 2 × sidewall, sidewall = width × aspect ÷ 100, circumference = π × diameter, revolutions per mile = 63,360 ÷ circumference. Real tires differ by brand by a few tenths of an inch. Last reviewed October 14, 2026.