205/55R17 tire size
A 205/55R17 tire is 205 mm wide with a 112.8 mm sidewall, 55% of the width, on a 17-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 657.3 mm, or about 25.9 inches, tall. Our data lists 2 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly MPVs and SUVs and crossovers.
Overall height
657.3 mm
25.9 in
Sidewall
112.8 mm
55%
Circumference
2,065 mm
Revs per km
484
Actual dimensions of 205/55R17
| Section width | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Sidewall height | 112.8 mm (4.44 in) |
| Rim diameter | 17 in (431.8 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 657.3 mm (25.9 in) |
| Circumference | 2,065 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 484 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 25.9x8.1R17 |
Worked out: sidewall 205 x 0.55 = 112.75 mm, rim 17 x 25.4 = 431.8 mm, overall 431.8 + (112.75 x 2) = 657.3 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 657.3 = 2,065 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.06 m, which is 484 turns per kilometer. New to sidewall codes? See how to read a tire size.
These are nominal figures from the standard formula. Real tires vary slightly by brand and squat a little under the weight of the car.
Cars fitted with 205/55R17 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 205/55R17; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Xpander Cross HEV | 2024–present | 17-inch wheel grades | headlightmag.com |
| Nissan Kicks e-POWER | Current model | 17-inch wheel grades | nissan.co.th |
Cars that can switch to 205/55R17
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 205/55R17. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord e:HEV2024–present | 225/50R17 | +0.08% | Same wheel |
| Honda Civic (FC)2016–2021 | 215/50R17 | +1.62% | Same wheel |
| Honda Civic (FE)2021–present | 215/50R17 | +1.62% | Same wheel |
| MG4 Electric2022–present | 215/50R17 | +1.62% | Same wheel |
| MG5Current model | 215/50R17 | +1.62% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Camry HEV2024–present | 215/55R17 | −1.65% | Same wheel |
| Honda BR-V2022–present | 215/55R17 | −1.65% | Same wheel |
| Honda HR-V2015–2021 | 215/55R17 | −1.65% | Same wheel |
| Honda WR-V2023–present | 215/55R17 | −1.65% | Same wheel |
| MG VS HEVCurrent model | 215/55R17 | −1.65% | Same wheel |
| MG ZSCurrent model | 215/55R17 | −1.65% | Same wheel |
| MG ZS EVCurrent model | 215/55R17 | −1.65% | Same wheel |
Showing the 12 closest of 19 models.
Sizes that can replace 205/55R17
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 205/55R17. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/50R17 | 656.8 mm | −0.5 mm (−0.08%) | 99.9 km/h | 112.5 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 225/45R18 | 659.7 mm | +2.4 mm (+0.37%) | 100.4 km/h | 101.3 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 225/55R16 | 653.9 mm | −3.4 mm (−0.52%) | 99.5 km/h | 123.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/60R16 | 652.4 mm | −4.9 mm (−0.75%) | 99.3 km/h | 123.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 225/40R19 | 662.6 mm | +5.3 mm (+0.81%) | 100.8 km/h | 90.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 215/45R18 | 650.7 mm | −6.6 mm (−1.00%) | 99.0 km/h | 96.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 215/60R16 | 664.4 mm | +7.1 mm (+1.08%) | 101.1 km/h | 129.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/35R19 | 647.1 mm | −10.2 mm (−1.55%) | 98.4 km/h | 82.3 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 225/50R17 at 656.8 mm, −0.5 mm (−0.08%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 99.9 km/h.
- Moving up to 18-inch wheels, the closest height match is 225/45R18 (+0.37%), with the sidewall dropping from 112.8 mm to 101.3 mm.
- Going down to 16-inch wheels, 225/55R16 (−0.52%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 123.8 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 205/55R17 tires
Passenger tires in this size come in eco, comfort and sport lines. Japanese and European brands usually cost more than Asian ones, and the difference shows in noise, wet braking and tread life.
Check the production date in the DOT code before paying.
Check current prices
Search by brand
Links open marketplace search results; prices change constantly and not every brand makes this size.
Load index and speed rating for 205/55R17
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 205/55R17 91H, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 91 | 615 kg | 2,460 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 95 | 690 kg | 2,760 kg |
The new tire's load index and speed symbol must be no lower than the door placard, and it only carries its rated load at the correct pressure.
Common speed symbols in this size
H
210 km/h
V
240 km/h
205/55R17 questions
How tall is a 205/55R17 tire?
About 25.9 inches, or 657.3 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 112.8 mm tall and the tire is 205 mm (8.1 in) wide.
Which cars use 205/55R17 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 205/55R17 comes on Mitsubishi Xpander Cross HEV and Nissan Kicks e-POWER.
Can I fit 225/50R17 instead of 205/55R17?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −0.08% (−0.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 99.9 km/h. The tread is 20 mm wider. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 205/55R17 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 91: 615 kg per tire, 2,460 kg across four. XL versions are rated 95, or 690 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 205/55R17 91H.
Other 17-inch sizes
To compare other sizes yourself, use the tire size calculator; changing rim size, try plus/minus sizing; and see speedometer error by speed.