225/60R17 tire size

A 225/60R17 tire is 225 mm wide with a sidewall 60% of its width (135.0 mm), fits a 17-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 702 mm (27.6 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width225 mm8.86 in
Sidewall height135.0 mm5.31 in
Rim diameter431.8 mm17 in
Overall diameter701.8 mm27.63 in
Circumference2,204.8 mm86.80 in
Revolutions454 per km730 per mile

Reading the size 225/60R17

225Width 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 225/60R17

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
245/45R19703 mm+0.2%100.2Compare
245/40R20704 mm+0.3%100.3Compare
225/55R18705 mm+0.4%100.4Compare
215/70R16707 mm+0.8%100.8Compare
235/45R19694 mm-1.1%98.9Compare
215/55R18694 mm-1.2%98.8Compare
215/65R17711 mm+1.4%101.4
235/50R18692 mm-1.4%98.6

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