225/60R17 Tire Size

All You Need to Know About 225/60R17 Tires

225/60R17 tires are 225 mm wide, with a 60% aspect ratio and a 17-inch wheel diameter, producing a 27.6-inch overall diameter and a 5.3-inch sidewall height.

The 225/60R17 size sits slightly below taller crossover formats like 215/65R17 and slightly above lower-profile passenger sizes like 225/55R17. That positioning makes 225/60R17 a transitional fitment, where the tire begins to shift away from comfort-focused sidewall height and toward a slightly wider, lower-profile footprint.

Where a P225/60R17 version exists, it represents the same nominal size as the 225/60R17, but built to a different load standard. The external dimensions remain unchanged, but the way the tire carries weight and the pressure it is designed to operate at are not the same.

225/60R17 Size Quick Specs

• Approved rim width range: 6.0"- 6.5"- 8.0"
• Overall diameter: 27.6"
• Width: 225 mm
• Sidewall height: 135.0 mm
• Wheel diameter: 17 in

Note: The calculated overall diameter of 225/60R17 is ≈27.6 inches; small variation is expected depending on tread depth and casing construction, not the nominal size itself.

225/60R17 Common Vehicle Fitment

225/60R17 appears across a mixed group of crossovers, SUVs, minivans, and passenger car platforms. Popular US-market fitments include:

• Jeep Cherokee (2019–2021)
• Jeep Compass
• Kia Sportage
• Nissan Rogue
• Subaru Crosstrek (2018–2021)
• Subaru Forester
• Toyota Sienna
• Ford Crown Victoria
• Lincoln Town Car
• Buick Rendezvous (2002–2007)
• Chevrolet TrailBlazer
• Audi A6 (2019–2022). 

Because usage is trim and model year specific, 225/60R17 should be treated as a direct replacement size where preserving the original overall diameter and load specification matters more than cross-vehicle compatibility.

225/60R17 Dimensions in Inches

The 225/60R17 size is ≈8.86 inches wide, ≈27.6 inches tall overall, and has a sidewall height of ≈5.31 inches.

At ≈27.6 inches in overall diameter, the 225/60R17 size sits between lower-profile 225/55R17 (≈26.7") and taller 225/65R17 (≈28.5"), making it a mid-height 17-inch option that balances overall tire height without moving into taller SUV-oriented sizing.

225/60R17 in Inches: All Measurements

• Overall diameter: ≈27.6"
• Width: 8.86"
• Sidewall height: 5.31"
• Wheel diameter: 17"
• Circumference: 86.79" (≈86.8")

Most Recommended 225/60R17 Tires

Best tires in 225/60R17 size include:

• 225/60R17 all-season tires: Toyo Celsius II, Pirelli P7 All Season Plus 3
• Touring tires 225/60R17: Kumho Crugen Premium KL33, Hankook Dynapro HPX
• Performance tires 225 60r17: Pirelli Scorpion Weatheractive, Continental ProContact GX
• Winter 225/60R17: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV, Pirelli Scorpion Winter

Comparison of 225/60R17 With Similar Tire Sizes

225/60R17 sits between taller crossover sizes and lower-profile passenger alternatives. Compared to 215/65R17, it is wider and slightly shorter. Compared to 225/55R17, it keeps the same width but adds sidewall height and overall diameter. These two comparisons define where the 225/60R17 size fits and how it behaves in real use.

Difference Between 225/60R17 and 215/65R17 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 ≈1.3% difference in OD between 225/60R17 and 215/65R17 remains within the ±3% limit, so these sizes are generally interchangeable. The practical difference comes from tire shape: 225/60R17 shifts toward a wider, lower profile, while 215/65R17 maintains more sidewall height.

Difference Between 225/60R17 and 225/55R17 Tire Sizes

The 225/55R17 keeps the same width but reduces sidewall height:

• Width: both sizes are 225 mm
• Overall diameter: 225/55R17 is ≈0.89 inches (≈3.2%) smaller than 225/60R17

The difference in OD between 225/60R17 and 225/55R17 slightly exceeds the ±3% threshold, so these sizes are not considered direct replacements. The smaller diameter of the 225/55 tire reduces ride height and results in a faster speedometer reading, while the shorter sidewall changes impact resistance and ride compliance compared to the taller 60-series size.