tireheight.com205/55R17 in inches
A 205/55R17 tire is 25.9″ tall and 8.1″ wide, and fits a 17″ wheel. In inches it is written 25.9×8.1R17.
How tall 205/55R17 tires really are
Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 8 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 25.1″ under load (below).
Real 205/55R17 tires measure 25.90–25.91″, against 25.88″ from the size code. Every one runs taller than the size code.
Published revs per mile (802–803) mean the tire rolls like a 25.1″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.
The lightest (Michelin Primacy 3, SL) is 3.8 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich Advantage Control, XL).
8 tires in 205/55R17
Sort by the spec you care about.
| Load | Revs/mi | Source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin Primacy 3Performance | SL · 91W | 25.91 | 20.9 | 9.0 | 1,356 | 803 | Spec page |
| General AltiMAX RT45Touring | XL · 95V | 25.90 | 21.1 | 11.0 | 1,521 | 803 | Spec page |
| General AltiMAX Arctic XWinter | XL · 95T | 25.90 | 21.6 | 12.0 | 1,521 | 803 | Spec page |
| Michelin Pilot Sport PS2Performance | XL · 95Y | 25.90 | 22.6 | 9.5 | 1,521 | 803 | Spec page |
| Toyo Proxes G-Tour | XL · 95V | 25.90 | 23.1 | 9.1 | 1,521 | 802 | Spec page |
| Michelin CrossClimate2All-season | XL · 95V | 25.90 | 23.2 | 10.0 | 1,521 | 803 | Spec page |
| Michelin X-Ice SnowWinter | XL · 95T | 25.91 | 23.7 | 10.5 | 1,521 | 803 | Spec page |
| BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-season | XL · 95H | 25.91 | 24.7 | 11.5 | 1,521 | 803 | Spec page |
Is 205/55R17 a 26-inch tire?
Yes. The size code works out to 25.88″, and the 8 tires here publish 25.90–25.91″, so people call it a 26.
Compare with nearby sizes
Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.
How to read 205/55R17
A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 55% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 112.8 mm or 4.44 inches.
Radial construction.
Mounts on a 17-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 5.5″ to 7.5″.
Each tire carries up to 1,521 lb (690 kg) at its maximum pressure.
Rated for up to 149 mph sustained.
Printed after the size. In this size the XL tires carry up to 1,521 lb each and the standard-load tires up to 1,356 lb, as published.
| Specification | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 25.88 | 657 mm |
| Section width | 8.07 | 205 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.44 | 112.8 mm |
| Circumference | 81.3 | 2,065 mm |
| Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded) | 779.4 | 484 per km |
| Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers) | 802–803 | 498–499 per km |
| Approved wheel width | 5.5–7.5 | 140–191 mm |
Speedometer error after switching to 205/55R17
Questions about 205/55R17
What is 205/55R17 in inches?
25.88 inches tall, 8.07 inches wide, on a 17-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 25.9×8.1R17.
How much does a 205/55R17 tire weigh?
Between 20.9 lb and 24.7 lb for the 8 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin Primacy 3 (SL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich Advantage Control (XL).
What wheel width do I need for 205/55R17?
Manufacturers approve 5.5–7.5″ wide wheels for this size.
How many revolutions per mile does a 205/55R17 make?
Published figures run 802–803 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 779.4, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.
How much taller is 205/55R17 than 225/50R17?
0.02 inches taller on paper (25.88″ vs 25.86″), which raises the axle about 0.01″. Your speedometer will read about 0.1% slow.