225/65R17 vs 215/55R17

225/65R17 vs 215/55R17: Comparision Size Chart


225/65R17 (Tire 1)215/55R17 (Tire 2)Difference
Tire Size In Inches28.5X8.9R1726.3X8.5R17
Diameter28.52"724.3 mm26.31"668.3 mm-7.73%
Tread Width8.9225 mm8.5"215 mm-4.44%
Rim Diameter17"431.8 mm17"431.8 mm0%
Sidewall Height5.76"146.25 mm4.66"118.25 mm-19.15%
Circumference89.6"2275.46 mm82.66"2275.46 mm-7.73%
Revs/Mile707.14 Revs/Mile766.51 Revs/Mile+59.37
Revs/Kilometer439.4 Revs/Mile476.29 Revs/Mile+36.89
Tire 1 Front View
8.9"
28.52"
Tire 2 Front View
8.9"
26.31"
Tire 1 Side View
Tire 1 Wheel
Circumference 1
89.6"
17"
5.76"
707.14 Revs/Mile
Tire 2 Side View
Tire 2 Wheel
Circumference 2
82.66"
17"
4.66"
766.51 Revs/Mile

Speedometer Error

225/65R17 (Mph)215/55R17 (Mph)
2018.45
3532.29
5046.14
6559.98
8073.82
9083.04
10092.27

215/55R17 vs 225/65R17: Gas Mileage & Performance Comparison

* Below is a comparison table. Assuming 2 tires of the same manufacturer, material and tested on the same road conditions.

225/65R17215/55R17
Wet/Snowy RoadsReduced TractionBetter Traction
Rough TerrainSmoother RideReduced Stability
Handling/SteeringBetterLess Responsive
Gas MileageBetterGood
Road NoiseQuietQuieter
CostMore ExpensiveLess Expensive

Can You Replace The 225/65R17 With The 215/55R17?

No, both tires have the same rim diameter, but the 215/55R17 has a smaller overall diameter than the 225/65R17 which is -8.38% (2.21-inch).

When you want to replace a different tire size, as a rule, for the rim diameter, you will need to be sure that your tires and rims are an exact match, e.g. a 225/65R17 tire will only fit on a 17″ diameter rim.

You Can check our tools and charts below to find your size:

*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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