43x15.00R17 tire size
43x15.00R17 is a flotation (inch) size: 43.0" tall, 15.0" wide, on a 17" rim — about a 380/85R17. The sidewall is 13.0" and the tire turns 469 times per mile.
43x15.00R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 43.00" · 1092 mm |
|---|---|
| Section width | 15.00" · 381 mm |
| Sidewall height | 13.00" · 330 mm (87% of width) |
| Rim diameter | 17" |
| Circumference | 135.09" · 3.431 m |
| Revolutions per mile | 469 (291 per km) |
| Closest metric size | 380/85R17 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42x13.50R17 | 42.00" | -2.33% | -38 mm | 58.6 mph | calculate → |
| 42x14.50R17 | 42.00" | -2.33% | -13 mm | 58.6 mph | calculate → |
| 42x15.00R17 | 42.00" | -2.33% | 0 mm | 58.6 mph | calculate → |
| 43x14.50R17 | 43.00" | 0.00% | -13 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 42.5x13.50R17 | 42.50" | -1.16% | -38 mm | 59.3 mph | calculate → |
| 42x14.00R17 | 42.00" | -2.33% | -25 mm | 58.6 mph | calculate → |
| 44x19.50R17 | 44.00" | +2.33% | +114 mm | 61.4 mph | calculate → |
| 41x14.50R17 | 41.00" | -4.65% | -13 mm | 57.2 mph | calculate → |
| 44x21.00R17 | 44.00" | +2.33% | +152 mm | 61.4 mph | calculate → |
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Questions
What size is 43x15.00R17 in inches?
43x15.00R17 is about 43.0" tall and 15.0" wide on a 17-inch rim — roughly a 380/85R17 in inch sizing.
What does 43x15.00R17 mean?
43" overall diameter, 15.00" section width, radial, 17" rim.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 43x15.00R17?
On the same 17" rim, within 3% of the diameter: 43x14.50R17 (0.00%), 42.5x13.50R17 (-1.16%), 42x13.50R17 (-2.33%), 42x14.50R17 (-2.33%), 42x14.00R17 (-2.33%), 42x15.00R17 (-2.33%).
How many revolutions per mile does a 43x15.00R17 tire make?
About 469 revolutions per mile (circumference 135.1").
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.