215/45R17 tire size

A 215/45R17 tire is 215 mm wide with a sidewall 45% of its width (96.8 mm), fits a 17-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 625 mm (24.6 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width215 mm8.46 in
Sidewall height96.8 mm3.81 in
Rim diameter431.8 mm17 in
Overall diameter625.3 mm24.62 in
Circumference1,964.4 mm77.34 in
Revolutions509 per km819 per mile

Reading the size 215/45R17

215Width in mm45Aspect ratio (sidewall % of width)RRadial construction17Rim diameter in inches

The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. Replacement tires should match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.

Alternative sizes within 3% of 215/45R17

A replacement size should stay within about 3% of the original diameter so the speedometer, ABS and transmission stay accurate. Always check clearance, load index and the vehicle manufacturer's approved sizes.

SizeDiameterDifferenceSpeedo reads 100 → actual
205/60R15627 mm+0.3%100.3Compare
195/70R14629 mm+0.5%100.5Compare
185/65R15622 mm-0.6%99.4Compare
195/55R16621 mm-0.7%99.3Compare
205/55R16632 mm+1.1%101.1Compare
205/45R17616 mm-1.4%98.6Compare
225/45R17634 mm+1.4%101.4
195/65R15634 mm+1.5%101.5

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