225/55R17 tire size

A 225/55R17 tire is 225 mm wide with a sidewall 55% of its width (123.8 mm), fits a 17-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 679 mm (26.7 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width225 mm8.86 in
Sidewall height123.8 mm4.87 in
Rim diameter431.8 mm17 in
Overall diameter679.3 mm26.74 in
Circumference2,134.1 mm84.02 in
Revolutions469 per km754 per mile

Reading the size 225/55R17

225Width in mm55Aspect 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 225/55R17

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
245/35R20680 mm+0.0%100.0Compare
245/40R19679 mm-0.1%99.9Compare
245/45R18678 mm-0.2%99.8Compare
215/70R15682 mm+0.4%100.4Compare
225/60R16676 mm-0.4%99.6Compare
225/50R18682 mm+0.4%100.4Compare
205/65R16673 mm-0.9%99.1
215/65R16686 mm+1.0%101.0

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