225/55R17 Tire Size

Dimensions of a 225/55R17 tire in inches and millimeters, with equivalent and plus sizes.

225/55R17 dimensions

A 225/55R17 tire is 225 mm wide with a sidewall that is 55% of the width (124 mm), mounted on a 17-inch rim. Its overall diameter is about 26.74 inches (679 mm), so it is roughly a 26.7-inch tall tire.

Overall diameter26.74 in679 mm
Section width8.86 in225 mm
Sidewall height4.87 in123.8 mm
Rim diameter17 in432 mm
Circumference84.0 in2134 mm
Revolutions754 per mile469 per km

Equivalent sizes on a 17-inch rim

These sizes stay within ±3% of the 225/55R17 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
205/60R1726.69 in678 mm-0.2%
245/50R1726.65 in677 mm-0.4%
215/60R1727.16 in690 mm+1.5%
215/55R1726.31 in668 mm-1.6%
235/55R1727.18 in690 mm+1.6%
235/50R1726.25 in667 mm-1.8%
205/65R1727.49 in698 mm+2.8%

Plus and minus sizes

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

SizeDiametermmDifference
245/40R1926.72 in679 mm-0.1%
245/45R1826.68 in678 mm-0.2%
225/60R1626.63 in676 mm-0.4%
225/50R1826.86 in682 mm+0.4%
215/45R1926.62 in676 mm-0.5%
245/55R1626.61 in676 mm-0.5%
225/45R1926.97 in685 mm+0.9%
215/65R1627.00 in686 mm+1.0%
215/50R1826.46 in672 mm-1.0%
255/40R1927.03 in687 mm+1.1%

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is a 225/55R17 tire?

About 26.74 inches (679 mm) in overall diameter.

How wide is a 225/55R17 tire?

The section width is 225 mm, about 8.9 inches.

What size can replace 225/55R17?

On the same rim, 205/60R17 is the closest size (-0.2% diameter). Use only sizes approved for your vehicle.

How many revolutions per mile does a 225/55R17 tire make?

About 754 revolutions per mile (469 per km).

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