215/65R17 Tire Size

All You Need to Know About 215/65R17 Tires

215/65R17 tires are 215 mm wide, with a 65% aspect ratio and a 17-inch wheel diameter, producing a 28.0-inch overall diameter and a 5.5-inch sidewall height.

The 215/65R17 size sits in the core compact-crossover range, where the goal is the balanced combination of ride comfort, usable sidewall, and OE-friendly overall diameter. 

Compared to lower-profile 17-inch crossover sizes like 225/55R17, 215/65R17 carries a little more sidewall and a little more height, which is exactly why it is often chosen for daily-driving SUVs and crossovers rather than sport-oriented trims.

Where a P215/65R17 version exists, it represents a variation of the 215/65R17 size, but built to different load standards. The dimensions remain identical, but the way the tire carries weight and the conditions it is designed for are not the same.

215/65R17 Size Quick Specs

• Approved rim width range: 6.0–7.5"
• Width: 215 mm 
• Sidewall height: 139.8 mm
• Overall diameter: 28.0"
• Wheel diameter: 17 in

Note: The calculated overall diameter of 215/65R17 is ≈28.0 inches; however, a small variation is possible, driven by tread design and casing construction rather than the nominal size itself.

215/65R17 Common Vehicle Fitment

215/65R17 fits a mixed group of passenger cars and crossover-oriented platforms rather than being tied to a single vehicle category. Confirmed US-market fitments include:

• Dodge Charger (2005–2024)
• Dodge Challenger (2008–2010)
• Dodge Magnum (2004–2009)
• Ford Freestyle (2004–2007)
• Ford Taurus X (2008–2009)
• Honda Element (2003–2011), across specific trims and configurations.

Because these applications are trim-specific rather than platform-wide standards, 215/65R17 should be treated as a select OEM fitment size. In practice 215/65R17 is most commonly encountered as a direct replacement, where maintaining the original overall diameter and load specification matters more than cross-vehicle compatibility.

215/65R17 Dimensions in Inches

The 215/65R17 tire size is ≈8.46 inches wide, ≈28.0 inches tall overall, and has a sidewall height of ≈5.50 inches.

The 215/65R17 sidewall height is the part that matters most in practice; The 5.50" height gives 215/65R17 more compliance than lower-profile 17-inch alternatives, which helps explain why this size fits daily-driving crossover use so well. It is not unusually tall, but it is tall enough to contribute to comfort and road isolation in a way that shorter 55- or 60-series options do not.

215/65R17 in Inches: All Measurements

• Overall diameter: ≈28.0"
• Width: 8.46"
• Sidewall height: 5.50"
• Wheel diameter: 17"
• Circumference: 87.93" (≈87.9")

Most Recommended 215/65R17 Tires

Best tires in 215/65R17 size include:

• 215/65R17 all season tires: Toyo Extensa A/S II, Kumho Solus 4S HA32
• Touring tires 215/65R17: Continental TrueContact Tour 54, Hankook Kinergy ST
• Highway tires 215 65r17: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season, Continental ProContact TX
• 215/65R17 set of 4 (best price): Ironman GR 906, Kumho Solus TA11

Comparison of 215/65R17 With Similar Tire Sizes

215/65R17 sits between lower-profile crossover sizes and slightly wider alternatives that stay close in overall diameter. Compared to 225/60R17, the 215/65 is narrower and a little taller. Compared to 225/65R17, the 215/65 keeps the same aspect ratio but gives up some width and total height. Those are the two comparisons most likely to matter here, because they frame the size between one adjacent substitute and one next-step-up alternative.

Difference Between 215/65R17 and 225/60R17 Tire Sizes

The 225/60R17 is wider but slightly shorter than the 215/65R17:

• Width: 225/60R17 is 10 mm wider than 215/65R17
• Overall diameter: 225/60R17 is ≈0.36 inches (≈1.3%) smaller than 215/65R17

The difference in OD between 215/65R17 and 225/60R17 remains within the ±3% threshold, so these sizes are generally interchangeable from a diameter standpoint. The real difference is in shape: 215/65R17 keeps more sidewall height, while 225/60R17 shifts the package slightly wider and lower.

Difference Between 215/65R17 and 225/65R17 Tire Sizes

The 225/65R17 is both wider and slightly taller than the 215/65R17:

• Width: 225/65R17 is 10 mm wider than 215/65R17
• Overall diameter: 225/65R17 is ≈0.51 inches (≈1.8%) larger than 215/65R17

The difference in OD between 215/65R17 and 225/65R17 stays within the ±3% limit, so these sizes are considered interchangeable. Even so, 225/65R17 adds both section width and overall height, so wheel-width compatibility and available clearance still need to be verified before treating it as a direct swap.