Tire Size 215/55R17 in inches
Below are the most common tire sizing information in inches:
215/55R17 Height - How tall is a 215/55R17 tire in inches?
This tire size is 26.311 inches tall.
215/55R17 Width in inches - How wide is a 215/55R17 tire?
This tire size is 8.465 inches wide (tread width).
What's the Sidewall Size of a 215/55R17 Tire in Inches?
This tire size has 4.656 inch sidewalls.
Other Questions About the 215/55R17 Tire Size
Here's some other common questions asked about this tire size:
What size rims fit a 215/55R17 tire?
This tire will fit onto 17 inch wheels.
What is the next size up from 215/55R17?
The tire sizes below are the next sizes up from 215/55R17. The table shows the increase in diameter and width for each option.
| Tire Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/50R17 | 26.646 | 9.646 | + 0.335 in | + 1.181 in |
| 225/55R17 | 26.744 | 8.858 | + 0.433 in | + 0.394 in |
| 255/50R17 | 27.039 | 10.039 | + 0.728 in | + 1.575 in |
| 235/55R17 | 27.177 | 9.252 | + 0.866 in | + 0.787 in |
| 245/55R17 | 27.610 | 9.646 | + 1.299 in | + 1.181 in |
What is the next size down from 215/55R17?
The tire sizes below are the next sizes down from 215/55R17. The table shows the decrease in diameter and width for each option.
| Tire Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26x4.2R17 | 26.000 | 4.200 | - 0.311 in | - 4.265 in |
| 26x4.5R17 | 26.000 | 4.500 | - 0.311 in | - 3.965 in |
| 26x6R17 | 26.000 | 6.000 | - 0.311 in | - 2.465 in |
| 205/55R17 | 25.878 | 8.071 | - 0.433 in | - 0.394 in |
| 155/70R17 | 25.543 | 6.102 | - 0.768 in | - 2.362 in |
What does the 215 mean in tire size?
This represents the treadwidth of the tire. The tread is 215mm wide, or 26.311 inches wide.
What does the 55 mean in tire size?
This represents the sidewall height of the tire, as a percentage of the width. The sidewall height is 55% of 215mm, or 118.25mm, which is 4.656 inches.
What does the 17 mean in tire size?
This represents the wheel diameter that this tire size fits on. This tire size is meant to fit a 17 inch wheel.
