215/60R17 tire size
A 215/60R17 tire is 27.2 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide. Here are its full dimensions, what the numbers mean, and the sizes you can swap it for.
- Overall diameter
- 27.16″ (690 mm)
- Section width
- 8.46″ (215 mm)
- Sidewall height
- 5.08″ (129 mm)
- Wheel diameter
- 17″
- Circumference
- 85.3″
- Revolutions per mile
- 743
What 215/60R17 means
- 215: the tire is 215 mm (8.5 in) wide from sidewall to sidewall.
- 60: the sidewall is 60% of the width, 129.0 mm (5.08 in) tall.
- R: radial construction, used by almost every modern tire.
- 17: it fits a 17-inch wheel.
Overall diameter = 17 + 2 × 5.08 = 27.16 inches.
Sizes equivalent to 215/60R17
These sizes are within 3% of the overall diameter, the usual limit for swapping without speedometer problems.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Speedometer at 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235/55R17 | 27.2″ | +0.1% | 60.0 mph actual |
| 195/60R18 | 27.2″ | +0.2% | 60.1 mph actual |
| 205/50R19 | 27.1″ | -0.3% | 59.8 mph actual |
| 235/50R18 | 27.3″ | +0.3% | 60.2 mph actual |
| 215/55R18 | 27.3″ | +0.6% | 60.3 mph actual |
| 235/45R19 | 27.3″ | +0.6% | 60.4 mph actual |
| 195/65R17 | 27.0″ | -0.7% | 59.6 mph actual |
| 225/45R19 | 27.0″ | -0.7% | 59.6 mph actual |
| 205/55R18 | 26.9″ | -1.0% | 59.4 mph actual |
| 195/55R19 | 27.4″ | +1.1% | 60.6 mph actual |
Going a size taller? 235/55R17 is 27.2″ tall, 0.1% more than 215/60R17. Compare any two sizes in the tire size calculator.
See every common size side by side in the tire size chart.
Questions
What is 215/60R17 in inches?
A 215/60R17 tire is about 27.2 inches tall (690 mm) and 8.5 inches wide, on a 17-inch wheel. In flotation sizing that's roughly 27.2x8.5R17.
How tall is a 215/60R17 tire?
The overall diameter is 27.16 inches: the 17-inch wheel plus two 5.08-inch sidewalls. Actual tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and models.
Can I put 225/60R17 instead of 215/60R17?
225/60R17 is 0.47 inches taller (1.7%) and 10 mm wider. That's within the usual 3% limit, but check that your wheel width is approved for it and that it clears the suspension.
How many revolutions per mile does a 215/60R17 make?
About 743 revolutions per mile, from a circumference of 85.3 inches.
