215/50R17 Tire Size

Dimensions of a 215/50R17 tire in inches and millimeters, with equivalent and plus sizes.

215/50R17 dimensions

A 215/50R17 tire is 215 mm wide with a sidewall that is 50% of the width (108 mm), mounted on a 17-inch rim. Its overall diameter is about 25.46 inches (647 mm), so it is roughly a 25.5-inch tall tire.

Overall diameter25.46 in647 mm
Section width8.46 in215 mm
Sidewall height4.23 in107.5 mm
Rim diameter17 in432 mm
Circumference80.0 in2032 mm
Revolutions792 per mile492 per km

Equivalent sizes on a 17-inch rim

These sizes stay within ±3% of the 215/50R17 diameter on the same rim — the range most tire shops use. Not every size is made in every tire model, and only sizes approved for your vehicle (with the right load and speed rating) should be fitted.

SizeDiametermmDifference
195/55R1725.44 in646 mm-0.1%
235/45R1725.33 in643 mm-0.5%
225/50R1725.86 in657 mm+1.5%
205/50R1725.07 in637 mm-1.5%
205/55R1725.88 in657 mm+1.6%
225/45R1724.97 in634 mm-1.9%
195/60R1726.21 in666 mm+2.9%

Plus and minus sizes

Changing the rim size? These options on 16-, 18- and 19-inch rims keep the overall diameter within ±3%.

SizeDiametermmDifference
205/40R1925.46 in647 mm-0.0%
235/35R1925.48 in647 mm+0.0%
235/40R1825.40 in645 mm-0.2%
215/55R1625.31 in643 mm-0.6%
215/45R1825.62 in651 mm+0.6%
245/50R1625.65 in651 mm+0.7%
205/45R1825.26 in642 mm-0.8%
235/50R1625.25 in641 mm-0.8%
205/60R1625.69 in652 mm+0.9%
245/40R1825.72 in653 mm+1.0%

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is a 215/50R17 tire?

About 25.46 inches (647 mm) in overall diameter.

How wide is a 215/50R17 tire?

The section width is 215 mm, about 8.5 inches.

What size can replace 215/50R17?

On the same rim, 195/55R17 is the closest size (-0.1% diameter). Use only sizes approved for your vehicle.

How many revolutions per mile does a 215/50R17 tire make?

About 792 revolutions per mile (492 per km).

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