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215/55R17 in inches

A 215/55R17 tire is 26.3″ tall and 8.5″ wide, and fits a 17″ wheel. In inches it is written 26.3×8.5R17.

Diameter26.31″
Width8.46″
Sidewall4.66″
215/55R17 drawn to scale: 26.31 inch diameter, 4.66 inch sidewall, 17 inch wheel, 8.46 inch tread width17″ wheel4.66″26.31″ overall8.46″ wideSide view
Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.
Manufacturer data

How tall 215/55R17 tires really are

Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 27 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 25.5″ under load (below).

Real 215/55R17 tires measure 26.30–26.30″, against 26.31″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

Height under load25.5″

Published revs per mile (790–791) mean the tire rolls like a 25.5″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread20.9–26.3 lb

The lightest (General AltiMAX RT45, SL) is 5.4 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS, XL).

27 tires in 215/55R17

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LoadRevs/miSource
General AltiMAX RT45TouringSL · 94V26.3020.911.01,477790Spec page
Michelin Primacy 3PerformanceSL · 94W26.3021.69.01,477791Spec page
General G-MAX AS07PerformanceSL · 94W26.3022.310.01,477790Spec page
Michelin Primacy All SeasonTouringSL · 94V26.3022.58.51,477791Spec page
Toyo Extensa A/S IIAll-seasonSL · 94V26.3022.610.51,477790Spec page
General AltiMAX365 AWTouringSL · 94V26.3022.811.01,477790Spec page
General ReliaTrekTouringSL · 94V26.3022.811.01,477790Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 5PerformanceXL · 98(Y)26.3022.89.01,653791Spec page
Michelin Energy Saver All-SeasonAll-seasonSL · 94V26.3023.09.51,477791Spec page
Toyo Extensa A/S IIAll-seasonSL · 94H26.3023.111.31,477790Spec page
General AltiMAX RT45TouringSL · 94T26.3023.611.01,477790Spec page
General AltiMAX RT45TouringSL · 94H26.3023.611.01,477790Spec page
Michelin X-Ice Snow+WinterXL · 98H26.3023.610.51,653791Spec page
BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-seasonSL · 94V26.3023.810.51,477791Spec page
General AltiMAX Arctic XWinterXL · 98T26.3023.812.01,653790Spec page
Toyo Extensa HP IIPerformanceSL · 94V26.3023.89.21,477790Spec page
Michelin X-Ice SnowWinterXL · 98H26.3024.110.51,653791Spec page
Toyo Celsius IITouringXL · 98V26.3024.111.01,653790Spec page
Michelin Defender2All-seasonXL · 98V26.3024.510.51,653791Spec page
Toyo Proxes G-TourSL · 94V26.3024.511.61,477790Spec page
Toyo Celsius SportPerformanceXL · 98V26.3024.610.21,653790Spec page
Michelin CrossClimate2All-seasonSL · 94V26.3024.710.01,477791Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4PerformanceXL · 98Y26.3024.810.01,653791Spec page
Michelin Primacy Tour A/STouringSL · 94V26.3024.89.01,477791Spec page
Toyo Observe G3-IceWinterXL · 98T26.3025.811.31,653790Spec page
BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-seasonSL · 94H26.3025.811.51,477791Spec page
BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUSPerformanceXL · 98W26.3026.39.01,477791Spec page

Is 215/55R17 a 26-inch tire?

≈26″

Yes. The size code works out to 26.31″, and the 27 tires here publish 26.30″, so people call it a 26.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

SizeDiameter ″vs 215/55R17Difference
245/45R1725.68-0.63″-2.4%
315/35R1725.68-0.63″-2.4%
225/50R1725.86-0.45″-1.7%
205/55R1725.88-0.43″-1.6%
255/45R1726.04-0.28″-1.0%
195/60R1726.21-0.10″-0.4%
335/35R1726.23-0.08″-0.3%
235/50R1726.25-0.06″-0.2%
245/50R1726.65+0.33″+1.3%
225/55R1726.74+0.43″+1.6%

How to read 215/55R17

How to read any tire size

215/55R17 94V as printed on the tire sidewall, with each part numbered215/55R17 94V123456
How 215/55R17 94V is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 27 tires here (11 of them); tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.
1215Section width

215 mm across the widest point, or 8.46 inches. Every 215 size

255Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 55% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 118.3 mm or 4.66 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

417Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 17-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 6.0″ to 7.5″.

594Load index

Each tire carries up to 1,477 lb (670 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6VSpeed rating

Rated for up to 149 mph sustained.

SpecificationInchesMetric
Overall diameter26.31668 mm
Section width8.46215 mm
Sidewall height4.66118.3 mm
Circumference82.72,100 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)766.5476 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)790–791491–492 per km
Approved wheel width6.0–7.5152–191 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 215/55R17

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 215/55R17

What is 215/55R17 in inches?

26.31 inches tall, 8.46 inches wide, on a 17-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 26.3×8.5R17.

How much does a 215/55R17 tire weigh?

Between 20.9 lb and 26.3 lb for the 27 tires listed here. The lightest is the General AltiMAX RT45 (SL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS (XL).

What wheel width do I need for 215/55R17?

Manufacturers approve 6.0–7.5″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 215/55R17 make?

Published figures run 790–791 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 766.5, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 215/55R17 than 235/50R17?

0.06 inches taller on paper (26.31″ vs 26.25″), which raises the axle about 0.03″. Your speedometer will read about 0.2% slow.