205/55R17 tire size
A 205/55R17 tire is 25.88 inches (657.3 mm) tall, 8.07 in (205 mm) wide and fits a 17-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 25.9x8.1R17.
| Overall diameter | 25.88 in | 657.3 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 in | 205 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.44 in | 112.8 mm |
| Circumference | 81.30 in | 2,065 mm |
| Revolutions | 779.4 per mile | 484.3 per km |
| Rim diameter | 17 in | 431.8 mm |
Compare 205/55R17 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 17-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 205/55R17:
Plus and minus sizes for 205/55R17
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215/65R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 26.00 in | +0.49% |
| 195/70R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 25.75 in | −0.50% |
| 225/60R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 25.63 in | −0.96% |
| 205/65R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 25.49 in | −1.49% |
| 195/65R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.98 in | +0.40% |
| 225/55R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.74 in | −0.52% |
| 205/60R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.69 in | −0.75% |
| 245/50R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.65 in | −0.90% |
| 225/45R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 25.97 in | +0.37% |
| 255/40R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 26.03 in | +0.59% |
| 245/40R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 25.72 in | −0.62% |
| 215/45R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 25.62 in | −1.00% |
| 245/35R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 25.75 in | −0.49% |
| 255/35R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 26.03 in | +0.58% |
| 225/40R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 26.09 in | +0.81% |
| 235/35R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 25.48 in | −1.55% |
| 245/30R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 25.79 in | −0.35% |
| 255/30R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 26.02 in | +0.56% |
| 225/35R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 26.20 in | +1.25% |
| 235/35R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 26.48 in | +2.31% |
Vehicles approved with 205/55R17 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 205/55R17 as a standard or optional size (4,783 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
- BMW 2 Series
- Skoda Octavia
- Citroen Berlingo
- Renault Scenic
- Opel Combo
- Volkswagen Touran
- SEAT Arona
- Volkswagen T-Cross
- Skoda Kamiq
- Citroen C4
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Toyota Proace City
- Citroen C4 Picasso
- Renault Captur
- Peugeot Rifter
- MINI Cooper
- Mercedes-Benz CLA
- Audi A3
- Renault Megane
- Volkswagen Golf
- Renault Kangoo
- SEAT Leon
- Mercedes-Benz B-Class
- Peugeot e-Rifter
- Audi A1
- Jaguar XE
- Citroen e-Berlingo
- Kia Stonic
- Ford Tourneo Connect
- Volkswagen Taigo
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Nissan Townstar
- Fiat Panda
- MINI One
- Hyundai Bayon
- Volvo V60
- Ford Transit
- Volvo S60
- Volkswagen Caddy
- Porsche Cayman
Source: Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO/ASTRA), open government data. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.
Nearby 17-inch sizes
- 185/45R17 (−9.0%)
- 185/50R17 (−6.2%)
- 195/45R17 (−7.6%)
- 195/55R17 (−1.7%)
- 195/60R17 (+1.3%)
- 205/45R17 (−6.2%)
- 205/50R17 (−3.1%)
- 205/60R17 (+3.1%)
- 205/65R17 (+6.2%)
- 215/45R17 (−4.9%)
- 215/50R17 (−1.6%)
- 215/55R17 (+1.7%)
- 215/60R17 (+4.9%)
- 215/65R17 (+8.2%)
- 225/45R17 (−3.5%)
- 225/50R17 (−0.1%)
- 225/55R17 (+3.3%)
- 225/60R17 (+6.8%)
- 225/65R17 (+10.2%)
Reading the 205/55R17 size
- 205 — section width in millimetres (8.07 in).
- 55 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 55 % of the width, 112.8 mm.
- R — radial construction (ZR on the sidewall means a high-speed rated radial; the dimensions are the same).
- 17 — fits a 17-inch diameter wheel.
The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. They must meet at least the values on your vehicle's tire placard.