285/55R17 tire size in inches
A 285/55R17 tire measures
29.3" tall × 11.2" wide
6.17" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 687 revolutions per mile.
285/55R17 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (157 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
285/55R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.34 inches (745 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.22 inches (285 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.17 inches (157 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 92.2 inches (2,341 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 687 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 427 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 29.3x11.2R17 |
| 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 285/55R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 285/55R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/70R17 | 29.40" | 8.86" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 315/50R17 | 29.40" | 12.40" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R17 | 29.52" | 10.43" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R17 | 29.54" | 9.65" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R17 | 29.11" | 8.07" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R17 | 29.05" | 10.04" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R17 | 29.03" | 9.25" | −1.1% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 305/50R17 | 29.01" | 12.01" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R17 | 29.70" | 8.46" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 275/55R17 | 28.91" | 10.83" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 295/55R17 | 29.78" | 11.61" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R17 | 28.85" | 8.46" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/40R21 | 21" | 29.35" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/45R21 | 21" | 29.33" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/55R20 | 20" | 29.31" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/35R22 | 22" | 29.30" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/70R18 | 18" | 29.30" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 355/30R21 | 21" | 29.39" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/85R15 | 15" | 29.39" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/45R20 | 20" | 29.39" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 295/40R20 | 20" | 29.29" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/75R16 | 16" | 29.29" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/85R13 | 13" | 29.40" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/40R22 | 22" | 29.40" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 275/55R17narrower: 28.9" × 10.8"
- 295/55R17wider: 29.8" × 11.6"
- 285/50R17lower profile: 28.2" × 11.2"
- 285/60R17taller sidewall: 30.5" × 11.2"
Compare 285/55R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 285/55R17 tire?
- A 285/55R17 tire is 29.3 inches tall (745 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.2 inches wide with 6.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 285/55R17 mean?
- 285/55R17 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (157 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 285/55R17 tire make?
- About 687 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 92.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 285/55R17 tire?
- Roughly 8.0" to 9.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 225/70R17 instead of 285/55R17?
- 225/70R17 is +0.06 inches (+0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.