155/90R17 In Inches

What size tire is 155/90R17 in Inches?

The 155/90R17 equivalent to 28x6.1R17 in inches, as follow:

  • 28 inches (711mm) stand for the tire diameter, also referred to as the tire height
  • 6.1 inches (155mm) is the tire width, this may also know as the section width
  • 17 inches (432mm) represent the rim diameter or called the wheel diameter that can be mounted on.
InchesMetric
Tire Diameter28"711 mm
Tread Width6.1"155 mm
Rim Diameter17"432 mm
Sidewall Height5.5"140 mm
Circumference88"2235 mm
Revolutions719 revs/mile447 revs/km
tire diameter
6.1"
28"
Tire Side
Tire Circumference
88"
17"
5.5"
719 Revs/Mile

How big is a 155/90R17 tire’s height?

The overall diameter of a 155/90R17 is 28 inches or 712 mm tall (measurement of a tire’s outside diameter through its exact center when inflated with no load.

How wide is a 155/90R17 tire’s width?

The 155/90R17 has a width of 6.1 inches or 155 mm wide. This is the measurement of the tire at its thickest point, the distance between the outer sidewall’s widest point and the inner sidewall’s widest point. This physical width of the tire can change if the tire is mounted on a wheel slightly wider or narrower than the size indicated by the rim width.

What is a 155/90R17 tire sidewall height?

The 155/90R17 has a sidewall height of 5.5 inches or 140 mm tall. It’s measured from the wheel rim to the top of the tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

What size rim do you need for 155/90R17?

The 155/90R17 tire has a size rim of 17 inches or 432 mm. This number represents the distance between the two bead seat areas where the tire is sealed onto the wheel.

How many revolutions for 155/90R17 per mile or kilometer?

The 155/90R17 performs 719 revolutions per mile or 447 revolutions per kilometer. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire revolves while it covers the distance of one mile/kilometer

How about 155/90R17 tire circumference?

The circumference of 155/90R17 is 88 inches or 2235 mm.

What’s wider or narrow than 155/90R17 is acceptable?

You can replace the 155/90R17 tires that are within ±3% of the overall tire diameter. In this case, it’s between 27.2 and 28.8 inches (691mm to 733 mm). Check our tire size chart here or the tire size calculator tool here to find your size.


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*Disclaimer: The information provided on the tire size is for general informational purposes only. We recommend that you consult a certified tire specialist or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sets specific guidelines for tires used on vehicles.


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