225/55R17 in inches
A 225/55R17 tire stands 26.7 inches tall and is 8.9 inches wide. It fits a 17-inch wheel.
Tall
26.7″
679 mm
Wide
8.9″
225 mm
Wheel
17″
rim diameter
Cars that come with 225/55R17
Similar-height sizes
Within 3% of 225/55R17, so your speedometer stays close.
| Size | Height | vs 225/55R17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215/70R15 | 26.9″ | +0.4%needs 15″ wheels | Compare |
| 275/30R20 | 26.5″ | −0.9%needs 20″ wheels | Compare |
| 205/65R16 | 26.5″ | −0.9%needs 16″ wheels | Compare |
| 235/35R20 | 26.5″ | −1.0%needs 20″ wheels | Compare |
| 235/40R19 | 26.4″ | −1.3%needs 19″ wheels | Compare |
| 235/45R18 | 26.3″ | −1.6%needs 18″ wheels | Compare |
| 215/55R17 | 26.3″ | −1.6% | Compare |
| 235/55R17 | 27.2″ | +1.6% | Compare |
How 225/55R17 is measured
| Measurement | Inches | Millimetres |
|---|---|---|
| Overall height (diameter) | 26.74 | 679 |
| Tread width | 8.86 | 225 |
| Sidewall height | 4.87 | 124 |
| Distance per turn (circumference) | 84.0 | 2134 |
| Turns per mile | 754 | |
The first number (225) is the width in millimetres. The second (55) means the sidewall is 55% as tall as the tire is wide. The last (17) is the wheel size in inches. More on reading a tire size.