225/50R17 Tire Size

Dimensions of a 225/50R17 tire in inches and millimeters, with equivalent and plus sizes.

225/50R17 dimensions

A 225/50R17 tire is 225 mm wide with a sidewall that is 50% of the width (112 mm), mounted on a 17-inch rim. Its overall diameter is about 25.86 inches (657 mm), so it is roughly a 25.9-inch tall tire.

Overall diameter25.86 in657 mm
Section width8.86 in225 mm
Sidewall height4.43 in112.5 mm
Rim diameter17 in432 mm
Circumference81.2 in2063 mm
Revolutions780 per mile485 per km

Equivalent sizes on a 17-inch rim

These sizes stay within ±3% of the 225/50R17 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
205/55R1725.88 in657 mm+0.1%
245/45R1725.68 in652 mm-0.7%
235/50R1726.25 in667 mm+1.5%
215/50R1725.46 in647 mm-1.5%
215/55R1726.31 in668 mm+1.8%
235/45R1725.33 in643 mm-2.1%

Plus and minus sizes

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

SizeDiametermmDifference
215/40R1925.77 in655 mm-0.3%
245/35R1925.75 in654 mm-0.4%
225/55R1625.74 in654 mm-0.4%
225/45R1825.97 in660 mm+0.4%
245/40R1825.72 in653 mm-0.5%
255/35R1926.03 in661 mm+0.7%
255/40R1826.03 in661 mm+0.7%
255/50R1626.04 in661 mm+0.7%
245/50R1625.65 in651 mm-0.8%
225/40R1926.09 in663 mm+0.9%

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is a 225/50R17 tire?

About 25.86 inches (657 mm) in overall diameter.

How wide is a 225/50R17 tire?

The section width is 225 mm, about 8.9 inches.

What size can replace 225/50R17?

On the same rim, 205/55R17 is the closest size (+0.1% diameter). Use only sizes approved for your vehicle.

How many revolutions per mile does a 225/50R17 tire make?

About 780 revolutions per mile (485 per km).

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