215/50R17 tire size in inches
A 215/50R17 tire measures
25.5" tall × 8.5" wide
4.23" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 792 revolutions per mile.
215/50R17 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (108 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
215/50R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.46 inches (647 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.23 inches (108 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 80.0 inches (2,032 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 792 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 492 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.5x8.5R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 50% |
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 215/50R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 215/50R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/55R17 | 25.44" | 7.68" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 305/35R17 | 25.41" | 12.01" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 265/40R17 | 25.35" | 10.43" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 235/45R17 | 25.33" | 9.25" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 275/40R17 | 25.66" | 10.83" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 245/45R17 | 25.68" | 9.65" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 315/35R17 | 25.68" | 12.40" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 185/60R17 | 25.74" | 7.28" | +1.1% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 295/35R17 | 25.13" | 11.61" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/50R17 | 25.86" | 8.86" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 205/50R17 | 25.07" | 8.07" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R17 | 25.88" | 8.07" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/65R16 | 16" | 25.47" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/40R19 | 19" | 25.46" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/35R19 | 19" | 25.48" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/55R14 | 14" | 25.48" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/65R15 | 15" | 25.49" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/50R15 | 15" | 25.43" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/30R19 | 19" | 25.50" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/25R21 | 21" | 25.43" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/75R14 | 14" | 25.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 225/65R14 | 14" | 25.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 275/25R20 | 20" | 25.41" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/70R13 | 13" | 25.40" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 205/50R17narrower: 25.1" × 8.1"
- 225/50R17wider: 25.9" × 8.9"
- 215/45R17lower profile: 24.6" × 8.5"
- 215/55R17taller sidewall: 26.3" × 8.5"
Compare 215/50R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 215/50R17 tire?
- A 215/50R17 tire is 25.5 inches tall (647 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 4.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/50R17 mean?
- 215/50R17 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (108 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/50R17 tire make?
- About 792 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 80.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/50R17 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 195/55R17 instead of 215/50R17?
- 195/55R17 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.