215/45R17 tire size
A 215/45R17 tire is 24.62 inches (625.3 mm) tall, 8.46 in (215 mm) wide and fits a 17-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 24.6x8.5R17.
| Overall diameter | 24.62 in | 625.3 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 in | 215 mm |
| Sidewall height | 3.81 in | 96.8 mm |
| Circumference | 77.34 in | 1,964 mm |
| Revolutions | 819.2 per mile | 509.1 per km |
| Rim diameter | 17 in | 431.8 mm |
Compare 215/45R17 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 17-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 215/45R17:
Plus and minus sizes for 215/45R17
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205/60R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 24.69 in | +0.27% |
| 225/55R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 24.74 in | +0.51% |
| 185/65R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 24.47 in | −0.61% |
| 195/65R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 24.98 in | +1.47% |
| 245/45R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 24.68 in | +0.26% |
| 185/60R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 24.74 in | +0.50% |
| 215/50R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 24.46 in | −0.62% |
| 195/55R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 24.44 in | −0.70% |
| 245/35R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 24.75 in | +0.54% |
| 235/35R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 24.48 in | −0.58% |
| 215/40R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 24.77 in | +0.62% |
| 205/40R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 24.46 in | −0.66% |
| 245/30R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 24.79 in | +0.69% |
| 255/30R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 25.02 in | +1.65% |
| 225/35R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 25.20 in | +2.37% |
| 265/30R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 25.26 in | +2.61% |
Vehicles approved with 215/45R17 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 215/45R17 as a standard or optional size (1,642 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
- Volkswagen Polo
- Audi A1
- Opel Corsa
- SEAT Ibiza
- Opel Astra
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Alfa Romeo MiTo
- Opel Adam
- Fiat Stilo
- Renault Zoe
- Alfa Romeo 147
- Toyota Prius
- Hyundai i20
- Mercedes-Benz B-Class
- Skoda Fabia
- Alfa Romeo 156
- Mazda 6
- Alfa Romeo 156SW
- Alfa Romeo GT
- Toyota GT86
- Opel Vectra
- Hyundai Veloster
- Ktm X-Bow
- Subaru Legacy
- Toyota Avensis
- Toyota Auris
- Lexus CT200H
- Subaru Impreza
- Fiat Punto
- Hyundai Coupe
- Lotus Exige
- Opel Zafira
- Lotus Elise
- SEAT Arona
- Renault Clio
- Saab 9-3
- Subaru BRZ
- Renault Megane
- Volvo S40
- Volvo V40
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
- 195/40R17 (−6.0%)
- 195/45R17 (−2.9%)
- 195/55R17 (+3.4%)
- 205/40R17 (−4.7%)
- 205/45R17 (−1.4%)
- 205/50R17 (+1.8%)
- 205/55R17 (+5.1%)
- 215/40R17 (−3.4%)
- 215/50R17 (+3.4%)
- 215/55R17 (+6.9%)
- 225/35R17 (−5.8%)
- 225/40R17 (−2.2%)
- 225/45R17 (+1.4%)
- 225/50R17 (+5.0%)
- 225/55R17 (+8.6%)
- 235/40R17 (−0.9%)
- 235/45R17 (+2.9%)
- 235/50R17 (+6.6%)
- 235/55R17 (+10.4%)
Reading the 215/45R17 size
- 215 — section width in millimetres (8.46 in).
- 45 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 45 % of the width, 96.8 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.