205/55R17 tire size in inches
A 205/55R17 tire measures
25.9" tall × 8.1" wide
4.44" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 779 revolutions per mile.
205/55R17 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (113 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
205/55R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.88 inches (657 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.44 inches (113 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 81.3 inches (2,065 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 779 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 484 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.9x8.1R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 55% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 205/55R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 205/55R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/50R17 | 25.86" | 8.86" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 285/40R17 | 25.98" | 11.22" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 185/60R17 | 25.74" | 7.28" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 255/45R17 | 26.04" | 10.04" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/45R17 | 25.68" | 9.65" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 315/35R17 | 25.68" | 12.40" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 275/40R17 | 25.66" | 10.83" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 195/60R17 | 26.21" | 7.68" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/50R17 | 26.25" | 9.25" | +1.4% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 215/50R17 | 25.46" | 8.46" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 295/40R17 | 26.29" | 11.61" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 195/55R17 | 25.44" | 7.68" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/35R18 | 18" | 25.85" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/70R14 | 14" | 25.85" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/80R13 | 13" | 25.91" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/35R20 | 20" | 25.93" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 185/75R15 | 15" | 25.93" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 275/50R15 | 15" | 25.83" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/25R21 | 21" | 25.82" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 295/25R20 | 20" | 25.81" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 235/70R13 | 13" | 25.95" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 345/25R19 | 19" | 25.79" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 245/30R20 | 20" | 25.79" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 295/30R19 | 19" | 25.97" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 195/55R17narrower: 25.4" × 7.7"
- 215/55R17wider: 26.3" × 8.5"
- 205/50R17lower profile: 25.1" × 8.1"
- 205/60R17taller sidewall: 26.7" × 8.1"
Compare 205/55R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 205/55R17 tire?
- A 205/55R17 tire is 25.9 inches tall (657 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.1 inches wide with 4.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 205/55R17 mean?
- 205/55R17 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (113 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 205/55R17 tire make?
- About 779 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 81.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 205/55R17 tire?
- Roughly 6.0" to 7.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 225/50R17 instead of 205/55R17?
- 225/50R17 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.