215/35R17 tire size in inches
A 215/35R17 tire measures
22.9" tall × 8.5" wide
2.96" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 880 revolutions per mile.
215/35R17 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (75 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
215/35R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 22.93 inches (582 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 2.96 inches (75 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 72.0 inches (1,829 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 880 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 547 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 22.9x8.5R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 35% |
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 215/35R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 215/35R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/40R17 | 22.83" | 7.28" | −0.4% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 195/40R17 | 23.14" | 7.68" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 205/35R17 | 22.65" | 8.07" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 225/35R17 | 23.20" | 8.86" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 205/40R17 | 23.46" | 8.07" | +2.3% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 195/35R17 | 22.37" | 7.68" | −2.4% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 235/35R17 | 23.48" | 9.25" | +2.4% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 185/45R17 | 23.56" | 7.28" | +2.7% | 61.6 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/45R16 | 16" | 22.91" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 175/65R14 | 14" | 22.96" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 205/55R14 | 14" | 22.88" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/45R15 | 15" | 22.97" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 195/65R13 | 13" | 22.98" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 185/55R15 | 15" | 23.01" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 205/25R19 | 19" | 23.04" | +0.5% | Compare |
| 165/60R15 | 15" | 22.80" | −0.6% | Compare |
| 205/50R15 | 15" | 23.07" | +0.6% | Compare |
| 215/40R16 | 16" | 22.77" | −0.7% | Compare |
| 155/80R13 | 13" | 22.76" | −0.7% | Compare |
| 225/40R16 | 16" | 23.09" | +0.7% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 215/35R17 tire?
- A 215/35R17 tire is 22.9 inches tall (582 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 3.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/35R17 mean?
- 215/35R17 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (75 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/35R17 tire make?
- About 880 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 72.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/35R17 tire?
- Roughly 7.0" to 8.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 185/40R17 instead of 215/35R17?
- 185/40R17 is −0.10 inches (−0.4%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.7 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.