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Tire Size Conversion

215/55r17 to inches

Precise conversion of tire size 215/55r17: section width, sidewall height, overall diameter, circumference, and revolutions per mile. Includes exact mm ↔ inches results and quick guidance.

Width: 8.46"Sidewall: 4.66"Diameter: 26.31"

Section width

215 mm

8.46 inches

Sidewall height

118.3 mm

4.66" (55% of width)

Wheel (rim) diameter

17"

431.8 mm

Overall diameter

26.31"

668.3 mm

Circumference

82.66"

2099.5 mm

Revolutions per mile/km

767 revs/mile

476 revs/km

About 215/55r17 tire size

The size 215/55r17 indicates a section width of 215 mm (8.46 inches), an aspect ratio of 55% (sidewall height 118.3 mm or 4.66 inches), and a 17-inch wheel. Overall diameter calculates to 26.31 inches (668.3 mm), with circumference 82.66 inches.

Use these measurements to estimate speedometer error and clearance changes when switching sizes. For multi-size comparison and speed error calculation, try our dedicated tire size calculator.

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215/55r17 to inches — Tire width, sidewall, diameter, circumference