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225/55R17 Tire Size
Shop 225/55R17 tires in stock with confirmed size specs, validated diameter in inches, approved rim width range, and verified vehicle fitment before purchase.
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All You Need to Know About 225/55R17 Tires
225/55R17 tires are 225 mm wide, use a 55% aspect ratio, and are designed for 17-inch wheels. This combination results in an overall diameter of approximately 26.7 inches and fits within an approved 6.0–8.0 inch rim width range, placing it in the midsize sedan and crossover segment.
225/55R17 Size Quick Specs
- Overall diameter: ≈26.7 in
- Sidewall height: ≈124 mm
- Section width: 225 mm
- Rim width range: 6.0–8.0 in
- Wheel diameter: 17 in
Note: The calculated overall diameter of 225/55R17 is approximately 26.7 inches (679 mm). Actual mounted diameter may vary slightly between manufacturers and tread designs, typically by a few mm/inches. Published dimensions are generally measured at the tire’s recommended inflation pressure on an approved rim width.
Common Vehicle Fitments for 225/55R17
225/55R17 is used as an OEM or approved fitment on select sedans and crossovers equipped with 17-inch wheels, including models such as the Acura TLX, Subaru Legacy, MINI Countryman and on certain Chevrolet Malibu and Buick Regal trims - all depending on model year.
225/55R17 Dimensions in Inches
225/55R17 is ~26.7 inches tall, ~8.9 inches wide, with a ~4.9-inch sidewall, based on its 225 mm width, 55% aspect ratio, and 17-inch wheel diameter.
225/55R17 in Inches: All Measurements
- Overall diameter: ≈26.7″
- Sidewall height: ≈4.87″
- Section width: ≈8.86″
- Circumference: ≈83.9″
225/55R17 size in inches in equivalent to 26.7″ × 8.9″ R17
Most Recommended 225/55R17 Tires
The best tires in 225/55R17 size include:
- 225/55R17 all-season tires: Pirelli P7 All Season Plus 3, Hankook Kinergy S Touring
- 225/55R17 97V: Hankook Kinergy XP, Kumho Solus TA51a
- 225/55R17 affordable: Ironman iMove Gen2 A/S, Kumho Solus TA11
Comparison of 225/55R17 With Similar Tire Sizes
Comparing 225/55R17 with similar tire sizes like 215/55R17 and 225/50R17 highlights how width and sidewall height influence ride quality, handling, and fitment.
Difference Between 225/55R17 and 215/55R17 Tire Sizes
Compared to 215/55R17, the 225/55R17 is 10 mm wider and about 0.4 inches taller (~1.4%), with a sidewall that is approximately 0.3 inches taller (4.9" vs 4.6").
This difference stays within the accepted ±3% range, so the 215/55R17 and 225/55R17 sizes can generally be interchanged as long as there is enough clearance for the extra width.
Difference Between 225/55R17 and 225/50R17 Tire Sizes
The 225/55R17 is ≈0.45" taller in sidewall and roughly 0.9 inches larger in overall diameter (~3.5%) than 225/50R17. Because the OD exceeds the ±3% guideline, the 225/55R17 is not considered a direct replacement for 225/50R17 and requires fitment verification before switching.
All You Need to Know About 225/55R17 Tires
225/55R17 tires are 225 mm wide, use a 55% aspect ratio, and are designed for 17-inch wheels. This combination results in an overall diameter of approximately 26.7 inches and fits within an approved 6.0–8.0 inch rim width range, placing it in the midsize sedan and crossover segment.
225/55R17 Size Quick Specs
- Overall diameter: ≈26.7 in
- Sidewall height: ≈124 mm
- Section width: 225 mm
- Rim width range: 6.0–8.0 in
- Wheel diameter: 17 in
Note: The calculated overall diameter of 225/55R17 is approximately 26.7 inches (679 mm). Actual mounted diameter may vary slightly between manufacturers and tread designs, typically by a few mm/inches. Published dimensions are generally measured at the tire’s recommended inflation pressure on an approved rim width.
Common Vehicle Fitments for 225/55R17
225/55R17 is used as an OEM or approved fitment on select sedans and crossovers equipped with 17-inch wheels, including models such as the Acura TLX, Subaru Legacy, MINI Countryman and on certain Chevrolet Malibu and Buick Regal trims - all depending on model year.
225/55R17 Dimensions in Inches
225/55R17 is ~26.7 inches tall, ~8.9 inches wide, with a ~4.9-inch sidewall, based on its 225 mm width, 55% aspect ratio, and 17-inch wheel diameter.
225/55R17 in Inches: All Measurements
- Overall diameter: ≈26.7″
- Sidewall height: ≈4.87″
- Section width: ≈8.86″
- Circumference: ≈83.9″
225/55R17 size in inches in equivalent to 26.7″ × 8.9″ R17
Most Recommended 225/55R17 Tires
The best tires in 225/55R17 size include:
- 225/55R17 all-season tires: Pirelli P7 All Season Plus 3, Hankook Kinergy S Touring
- 225/55R17 97V: Hankook Kinergy XP, Kumho Solus TA51a
- 225/55R17 affordable: Ironman iMove Gen2 A/S, Kumho Solus TA11
Comparison of 225/55R17 With Similar Tire Sizes
Comparing 225/55R17 with similar tire sizes like 215/55R17 and 225/50R17 highlights how width and sidewall height influence ride quality, handling, and fitment.
Difference Between 225/55R17 and 215/55R17 Tire Sizes
Compared to 215/55R17, the 225/55R17 is 10 mm wider and about 0.4 inches taller (~1.4%), with a sidewall that is approximately 0.3 inches taller (4.9" vs 4.6").
This difference stays within the accepted ±3% range, so the 215/55R17 and 225/55R17 sizes can generally be interchanged as long as there is enough clearance for the extra width.
Difference Between 225/55R17 and 225/50R17 Tire Sizes
The 225/55R17 is ≈0.45" taller in sidewall and roughly 0.9 inches larger in overall diameter (~3.5%) than 225/50R17. Because the OD exceeds the ±3% guideline, the 225/55R17 is not considered a direct replacement for 225/50R17 and requires fitment verification before switching.
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