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All You Need To Know About P215/50R17 Tire Size
The P215/50R17 tire size carries a 215 mm section width, a 50% aspect ratio, and mounts on a 17-inch wheel, producing a calculated overall diameter of approximately 25.46 inches and a calculated sidewall height of approximately 4.23 inches.
The "P" in P215/50R17 identifies it as built to passenger-car (P-metric) load standards, and the "R" denotes radial construction. These five figures - section width, aspect ratio, wheel diameter, overall diameter, and sidewall height - are the core measurements that define P215/50R17 and are used throughout this guide whenever P215/50R17 is compared with other tire sizes.
P215/50R17 Size Quick Specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Construction | Radial |
| Service Description Application | P — Passenger car |
| Rim Width Range | 6.0–7.5 in |
| Ideal Rim Width | 7.0 in |
| Section Width | 215 mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 50% |
| Rim Diameter | 17 in |
| Circumference | ≈80.0 in |
| Revolutions Per Mile | ≈792/mi |
What Vehicles Use P215/50R17?
The P215/50R17 tire size is documented in this exact size on the following vehicles:
- Ford Focus (2012–2018, Titanium trim)
- Honda Civic (2016–2018, EX-T trim)
- Honda Accord (2003–2007)
- Mazda 6 (2003–2008)
- Nissan LEAF (2013–2021)
- Toyota Prius v (2012–2017)
To check whether the P215/50R17 tire size is a factory fitment for your specific vehicle, use our VIN lookup tool.
P215/50R17 Dimensions in Inches
The P215/50R17 tire size is approximately 8.46 inches wide, 25.46 inches tall overall, with a sidewall approximately 4.23 inches high.
In inches, the P215/50R17 wheel diameter is 17 inches, and its calculated circumference is approximately 80.0 inches per full rotation. These inch-based measurements describe only the physical geometry of P215/50R17 and follow directly from its section width, aspect ratio, and wheel diameter.
P215/50R17 in Inches: All Measurements
- Width: 8.46 in
- Sidewall Height: 4.23 in
- Wheel Diameter: 17 in
- Overall Diameter: approximately 25.46 in
- Circumference: approximately 80.0 in
Comparison of P215/50R17 With Alternative Tire Sizes
P215/50R17 is most directly comparable to P225/50R17 and 205/50R17, both of which fall within the ±3% diameter guideline relative to P215/50R17. P225/50R17 is 10 mm wider than P215/50R17 with a calculated overall diameter about 1.55% larger, while 205/50R17 is 10 mm narrower than P215/50R17 with a calculated overall diameter about 1.55% smaller.
Difference Between P215/50R17 and P225/50R17 Tire Sizes
P225/50R17 is a dimensional alternative to P215/50R17, with a calculated overall-diameter difference of approximately 1.55%, which is within the ±3% guideline.
- Width Difference: P225/50R17 is 10 mm wider than P215/50R17 (225 mm vs. 215 mm).
- Diameter Difference: P225/50R17 is approximately 0.39 inches larger in overall diameter than P215/50R17, a difference of about 1.55%, making P225/50R17 the taller of the two.
- Interchangeability: At approximately 1.55%, the diameter difference between P215/50R17 and P225/50R17 falls within the ±3% diameter guideline, meaning P225/50R17 is dimensionally eligible for consideration as an alternate to P215/50R17 under that guideline, not automatically interchangeable. Wheel-width compatibility, load capacity, clearance, and vehicle requirements must still be verified with a tire professional.
- Practical Difference: P225/50R17 has a wider section width and a slightly larger overall diameter than P215/50R17, which corresponds to a larger contact patch footprint and marginally reduced wheel-well clearance compared to P215/50R17.
Difference Between P215/50R17 and 205/50R17 Tire Sizes
205/50R17 is a dimensional alternative to P215/50R17, with a calculated overall-diameter difference of approximately 1.55%, which is within the ±3% guideline.
- Width Difference: P215/50R17 is 10 mm wider than 205/50R17 (215 mm vs. 205 mm).
- Diameter Difference: P215/50R17 is approximately 0.39 inches larger in overall diameter than 205/50R17, a difference of about 1.55%, making P215/50R17 the taller of the two.
- Interchangeability: At approximately 1.55%, the diameter difference between P215/50R17 and 205/50R17 falls within the ±3% diameter guideline, meaning 205/50R17 is dimensionally eligible for consideration as an alternate to P215/50R17 under that guideline, not automatically interchangeable. Wheel-width compatibility, load capacity, clearance, and vehicle requirements must still be verified with a tire professional.
- Practical Difference: 205/50R17 has a narrower section width and a slightly smaller overall diameter than P215/50R17, which corresponds to a smaller contact patch footprint and marginally increased wheel-well clearance compared to P215/50R17.
All You Need To Know About P215/50R17 Tire Size
The P215/50R17 tire size carries a 215 mm section width, a 50% aspect ratio, and mounts on a 17-inch wheel, producing a calculated overall diameter of approximately 25.46 inches and a calculated sidewall height of approximately 4.23 inches.
The "P" in P215/50R17 identifies it as built to passenger-car (P-metric) load standards, and the "R" denotes radial construction. These five figures - section width, aspect ratio, wheel diameter, overall diameter, and sidewall height - are the core measurements that define P215/50R17 and are used throughout this guide whenever P215/50R17 is compared with other tire sizes.
P215/50R17 Size Quick Specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Construction | Radial |
| Service Description Application | P — Passenger car |
| Rim Width Range | 6.0–7.5 in |
| Ideal Rim Width | 7.0 in |
| Section Width | 215 mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 50% |
| Rim Diameter | 17 in |
| Circumference | ≈80.0 in |
| Revolutions Per Mile | ≈792/mi |
What Vehicles Use P215/50R17?
The P215/50R17 tire size is documented in this exact size on the following vehicles:
- Ford Focus (2012–2018, Titanium trim)
- Honda Civic (2016–2018, EX-T trim)
- Honda Accord (2003–2007)
- Mazda 6 (2003–2008)
- Nissan LEAF (2013–2021)
- Toyota Prius v (2012–2017)
To check whether the P215/50R17 tire size is a factory fitment for your specific vehicle, use our VIN lookup tool.
P215/50R17 Dimensions in Inches
The P215/50R17 tire size is approximately 8.46 inches wide, 25.46 inches tall overall, with a sidewall approximately 4.23 inches high.
In inches, the P215/50R17 wheel diameter is 17 inches, and its calculated circumference is approximately 80.0 inches per full rotation. These inch-based measurements describe only the physical geometry of P215/50R17 and follow directly from its section width, aspect ratio, and wheel diameter.
P215/50R17 in Inches: All Measurements
- Width: 8.46 in
- Sidewall Height: 4.23 in
- Wheel Diameter: 17 in
- Overall Diameter: approximately 25.46 in
- Circumference: approximately 80.0 in
Comparison of P215/50R17 With Alternative Tire Sizes
P215/50R17 is most directly comparable to P225/50R17 and 205/50R17, both of which fall within the ±3% diameter guideline relative to P215/50R17. P225/50R17 is 10 mm wider than P215/50R17 with a calculated overall diameter about 1.55% larger, while 205/50R17 is 10 mm narrower than P215/50R17 with a calculated overall diameter about 1.55% smaller.
Difference Between P215/50R17 and P225/50R17 Tire Sizes
P225/50R17 is a dimensional alternative to P215/50R17, with a calculated overall-diameter difference of approximately 1.55%, which is within the ±3% guideline.
- Width Difference: P225/50R17 is 10 mm wider than P215/50R17 (225 mm vs. 215 mm).
- Diameter Difference: P225/50R17 is approximately 0.39 inches larger in overall diameter than P215/50R17, a difference of about 1.55%, making P225/50R17 the taller of the two.
- Interchangeability: At approximately 1.55%, the diameter difference between P215/50R17 and P225/50R17 falls within the ±3% diameter guideline, meaning P225/50R17 is dimensionally eligible for consideration as an alternate to P215/50R17 under that guideline, not automatically interchangeable. Wheel-width compatibility, load capacity, clearance, and vehicle requirements must still be verified with a tire professional.
- Practical Difference: P225/50R17 has a wider section width and a slightly larger overall diameter than P215/50R17, which corresponds to a larger contact patch footprint and marginally reduced wheel-well clearance compared to P215/50R17.
Difference Between P215/50R17 and 205/50R17 Tire Sizes
205/50R17 is a dimensional alternative to P215/50R17, with a calculated overall-diameter difference of approximately 1.55%, which is within the ±3% guideline.
- Width Difference: P215/50R17 is 10 mm wider than 205/50R17 (215 mm vs. 205 mm).
- Diameter Difference: P215/50R17 is approximately 0.39 inches larger in overall diameter than 205/50R17, a difference of about 1.55%, making P215/50R17 the taller of the two.
- Interchangeability: At approximately 1.55%, the diameter difference between P215/50R17 and 205/50R17 falls within the ±3% diameter guideline, meaning 205/50R17 is dimensionally eligible for consideration as an alternate to P215/50R17 under that guideline, not automatically interchangeable. Wheel-width compatibility, load capacity, clearance, and vehicle requirements must still be verified with a tire professional.
- Practical Difference: 205/50R17 has a narrower section width and a slightly smaller overall diameter than P215/50R17, which corresponds to a smaller contact patch footprint and marginally increased wheel-well clearance compared to P215/50R17.
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