215/65R17 tire size

A 215/65R17 tire is 215 mm wide with a sidewall 65% of its width (139.8 mm), fits a 17-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 711 mm (28.0 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width215 mm8.46 in
Sidewall height139.8 mm5.50 in
Rim diameter431.8 mm17 in
Overall diameter711.3 mm28.00 in
Circumference2,234.6 mm87.98 in
Revolutions448 per km720 per mile

Reading the size 215/65R17

215Width in mm65Aspect 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 215/65R17

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
235/65R16712 mm+0.1%100.1Compare
235/60R17714 mm+0.4%100.4Compare
215/70R16707 mm-0.5%99.5Compare
235/55R18716 mm+0.6%100.6Compare
235/50R19718 mm+0.9%100.9Compare
225/55R18705 mm-0.9%99.1Compare
245/40R20704 mm-1.0%99.0Compare
245/45R19703 mm-1.2%98.8Compare

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