215/55R17 tire size
A 215/55R17 tire is 26.31 inches (668.3 mm) tall, 8.46 in (215 mm) wide and fits a 17-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 26.3x8.5R17.
| Overall diameter | 26.31 in | 668.3 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 in | 215 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.66 in | 118.3 mm |
| Circumference | 82.66 in | 2,100 mm |
| Revolutions | 766.5 per mile | 476.3 per km |
| Rim diameter | 17 in | 431.8 mm |
Compare 215/55R17 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 17-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 215/55R17:
Plus and minus sizes for 215/55R17
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205/70R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 26.30 in | −0.04% |
| 215/65R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 26.00 in | −1.17% |
| 215/70R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 26.85 in | +2.05% |
| 195/70R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 25.75 in | −2.14% |
| 215/60R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 26.16 in | −0.58% |
| 205/65R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 26.49 in | +0.69% |
| 245/55R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 26.61 in | +1.14% |
| 225/60R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 26.63 in | +1.21% |
| 235/45R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 26.33 in | +0.06% |
| 265/40R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 26.35 in | +0.13% |
| 195/55R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 26.44 in | +0.51% |
| 215/50R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 26.46 in | +0.58% |
| 265/35R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 26.30 in | −0.03% |
| 235/40R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 26.40 in | +0.34% |
| 225/40R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 26.09 in | −0.85% |
| 255/35R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 26.03 in | −1.08% |
| 265/30R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 26.26 in | −0.19% |
| 225/35R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 26.20 in | −0.42% |
| 235/35R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 26.48 in | +0.63% |
| 255/30R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 26.02 in | −1.09% |
Vehicles approved with 215/55R17 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 215/55R17 as a standard or optional size (5,710 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
- Volkswagen Passat
- Volkswagen T-Roc
- Peugeot 508
- Skoda Superb
- Audi Q2
- Volkswagen Touran
- SEAT Ateca
- Fiat 500X
- Skoda Karoq
- Opel Insignia
- Suzuki Vitara
- Volkswagen Arteon
- Volkswagen Caddy
- Nissan Juke
- Ford Tourneo Connect
- Volkswagen Beetle
- Ford Focus
- Toyota Verso
- Suzuki SX4S-CROSS
- Hyundai Kona
- Ford Puma
- Toyota Avensis
- Citroen DS4
- Renault Laguna
- Ford Mondeo
- Mazda 6
- Fiat Tipo
- Peugeot 407
- Toyota Yaris
- MG ZS
- Subaru XV
- Ford Transit
- Chevrolet Orlando
- Honda HR-V
- Kia eNiro
- Suzuki S-CROSS
- Citroen DS5
- Audi SQ2
- Cupra Formentor
- Kia Niro
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
- 195/45R17 (−9.1%)
- 195/55R17 (−3.3%)
- 195/60R17 (−0.4%)
- 205/45R17 (−7.8%)
- 205/50R17 (−4.7%)
- 205/55R17 (−1.6%)
- 205/60R17 (+1.4%)
- 205/65R17 (+4.5%)
- 215/45R17 (−6.4%)
- 215/50R17 (−3.2%)
- 215/60R17 (+3.2%)
- 215/65R17 (+6.4%)
- 225/45R17 (−5.1%)
- 225/50R17 (−1.7%)
- 225/55R17 (+1.6%)
- 225/60R17 (+5.0%)
- 225/65R17 (+8.4%)
- 235/45R17 (−3.7%)
- 235/50R17 (−0.2%)
- 235/55R17 (+3.3%)
- 235/60R17 (+6.8%)
- 235/65R17 (+10.3%)
Reading the 215/55R17 size
- 215 — section width in millimetres (8.46 in).
- 55 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 55 % of the width, 118.3 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.