215/75R17 tire size in inches
A 215/75R17 tire measures
29.7" tall × 8.5" wide
6.35" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 679 revolutions per mile.
215/75R17 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (161 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
215/75R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.70 inches (754 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.35 inches (161 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 93.3 inches (2,370 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 679 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 422 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 29.7x8.5R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 75% |
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 215/75R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 215/75R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/55R17 | 29.78" | 11.61" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R17 | 29.54" | 9.65" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R17 | 29.52" | 10.43" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R17 | 29.95" | 9.25" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R17 | 29.40" | 8.86" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R17 | 29.99" | 10.83" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 315/50R17 | 29.40" | 12.40" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R17 | 30.05" | 10.04" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 285/55R17 | 29.34" | 11.22" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 305/55R17 | 30.21" | 12.01" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R17 | 30.29" | 8.86" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R17 | 29.11" | 8.07" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/45R21 | 21" | 29.68" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 315/35R21 | 21" | 29.68" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/40R22 | 22" | 29.72" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 325/30R22 | 22" | 29.68" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/85R16 | 16" | 29.72" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/85R14 | 14" | 29.73" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/40R21 | 21" | 29.66" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/55R20 | 20" | 29.74" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/75R14 | 14" | 29.65" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 275/45R20 | 20" | 29.74" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 245/50R20 | 20" | 29.65" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/60R19 | 19" | 29.63" | −0.2% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 215/75R17 tire?
- A 215/75R17 tire is 29.7 inches tall (754 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 6.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/75R17 mean?
- 215/75R17 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (161 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/75R17 tire make?
- About 679 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 93.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/75R17 tire?
- Roughly 5.5" to 7.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 295/55R17 instead of 215/75R17?
- 295/55R17 is +0.08 inches (+0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.2 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.