215/60R17 tire size

A 215/60R17 tire is 215 mm wide with a sidewall 60% of its width (129.0 mm), fits a 17-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 690 mm (27.2 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width215 mm8.46 in
Sidewall height129.0 mm5.08 in
Rim diameter431.8 mm17 in
Overall diameter689.8 mm27.16 in
Circumference2,167.1 mm85.32 in
Revolutions461 per km743 per mile

Reading the size 215/60R17

215Width in mm60Aspect 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 215/60R17

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
235/55R17690 mm+0.1%100.1Compare
235/60R16688 mm-0.2%99.8Compare
235/50R18692 mm+0.3%100.3Compare
255/40R19687 mm-0.5%99.5Compare
255/35R20686 mm-0.5%99.5Compare
215/65R16686 mm-0.6%99.4Compare
215/55R18694 mm+0.6%100.6Compare
235/45R19694 mm+0.6%100.6Compare

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