275/55R17 Tire Size

All You Need to Know About 275/55R17 Tires

275/55R17 tires are 275 mm wide, use a 55% aspect ratio, and fit 17-inch wheels. This configuration results in an overall diameter of approximately 28.9 inches and fits within an approved 7.5–9.5 inch rim width range, placing it in the mid-range SUV and light-truck category.

Unlike lower-profile 17-inch performance sizes, such as 275/40R17 or 275/45R17, the 275/55R17 provides additional sidewall height, improving ride comfort and load stability while maintaining a relatively wide footprint for traction. 

275/55R17 Size Quick Specs

• Overall diameter: ≈28.9 in
• Sidewall height: ≈151 mm
• Section width: 275 mm
• Rim width range: 7.5–9.5 in
• Wheel diameter: 17 in

Note: The calculated overall diameter of 275/55R17 is ≈28.9 inches. Actual mounted diameter may vary slightly (±0.1–0.3 inches) depending on manufacturer, tread pattern, and load rating.

275/55R17 Common Vehicle Fitments

275/55R17 is a light truck and SUV size with confirmed OEM applications on the Dodge Dakota (1991–2004), Dodge Durango (1997–2003), and Mercedes-Benz M-Class (1997–2005). The 275/55R17 is also used as a replacement size on older-generation 17-inch truck and SUV platforms, where factory tire sizes in adjacent specs such as 275/60R17 or 265/65R17 make 275/55R17 a compatible and commonly stocked alternative. Examples include:

• Ford F-150
• Chevrolet Silverado 1500
• GMC Sierra 1500 
• Dodge Ram 1500 
• Toyota Tundra 
• Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon 

This 275/55R17 size is not as dominant in modern OEM setups due to the shift toward larger wheel diameters, but it remains widely used in replacement and aftermarket applications.

275/55R17 Dimensions in Inches

A 275/55R17 tire is ≈ 28.9 inches tall, 10.8 inches wide, and has a 5.9-inch sidewall height, providing a balance between comfort, load support, and handling.

275/55R17 in Inches: All Measurements

• Overall diameter: ≈28.9″
• Sidewall height: ≈5.95″
• Section width: ≈10.83″
• Circumference: ≈90.8″

275/55R17 in inches: 28.9″ × 10.8″ R17

The 275/55R17 size sits between performance-oriented 27–28 inch tires and 30-inch truck sizes, making it a transition point in both ride characteristics and fitment behavior.

Most Recommended 275/55R17 Tires

275/55R17 is primarily purchased for daily-driven trucks and SUVs, within the following categories:

• 275/55R17 all-season tires: Hankook Ventus AS RH07
• 275/55R17 highway terrain tires: Kumho Road Venture APT KL51

Comparison of 275/55R17 With Similar Tire Sizes

Comparing 275/55R17 with similar tire sizes like 275/50ZR17 and 275/60R17 highlights how incremental changes in sidewall height affect ride comfort, clearance, and overall vehicle behavior.

Difference Between 275/55R17 and 275/50ZR17 Tire Sizes

The 275/55R17 is taller and more comfort-oriented, while the 275/50ZR17 is lower-profile and performance-focused:

• Sidewall: 275/55R17 is ≈13.8 mm taller
• Diameter: 275/55R17 is ≈1.1 inches larger (~4.0%)

The change between 275/55R17 and 275/50ZR17 exceeds the 3% rule, so it is not considered a safe and direct replacement.

Difference Between 275/55R17 and 275/60R17 Tire Sizes

The 275/60R17 is about 1.1 inches taller (~3.8% larger diameter) with a sidewall approximately 13.8 mm taller, making it a more truck-oriented size, compared to 275/55R17. 

The diameter difference between 275/60R17 and 275/55R17 is beyond typical replacement guidelines, so 275/60R17 is not considered a direct interchange with 275/55R17.

For safe 275/55R17 size adjustments, refer to the NeoTires guide on the 3% rule and tire upsizing limits.