215/45R17 tire size
A 215/45R17 tire is 215 mm wide with a 96.8 mm sidewall, 45% of the width, on a 17-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 625.3 mm, or about 24.6 inches, tall. No model in our data leaves the factory on it, but it can replace the original size on 15 models within 3% of the height.
Overall height
625.3 mm
24.6 in
Sidewall
96.8 mm
45%
Circumference
1,964 mm
Revs per km
509
Actual dimensions of 215/45R17
| Section width | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
| Sidewall height | 96.8 mm (3.81 in) |
| Rim diameter | 17 in (431.8 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 625.3 mm (24.6 in) |
| Circumference | 1,964 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 509 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 24.6x8.5R17 |
Worked out: sidewall 215 x 0.45 = 96.75 mm, rim 17 x 25.4 = 431.8 mm, overall 431.8 + (96.75 x 2) = 625.3 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 625.3 = 1,964 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 1.96 m, which is 509 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 215/45R17 from the factory
No model sold in Thailand in our data leaves the factory on 215/45R17.
Cars that can switch to 215/45R17
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 215/45R17. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Altis2019–present | 225/45R17 | −1.42% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Veloz2022–present | 205/50R17 | −1.81% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Yaris ATIV HEV2025–present | 205/50R17 | −1.81% | Same wheel |
| BYD Dolphin2023–present | 205/50R17 | −1.81% | Same wheel |
| Honda City / City Hatchback2023–present | 185/60R16 | −0.49% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Mazda22015–present | 185/60R16 | −0.49% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Suzuki Ertiga2019–present | 185/65R15 | +0.61% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| MG3 HYBRID+Current model | 195/55R16 | +0.71% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Nissan AlmeraCurrent model | 195/65R15 | −1.45% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Toyota Yaris ATIV2022–present | 195/60R16 | −2.36% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Suzuki XL72020–present | 195/60R16 | −2.36% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Honda City2014–2019 | 185/55R16 | +2.53% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
Showing the 12 closest of 15 models.
Sizes that can replace 215/45R17
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 215/45R17. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/40R17 | 627.8 mm | +2.5 mm (+0.40%) | 100.4 km/h | 98.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 185/60R16 | 628.4 mm | +3.1 mm (+0.50%) | 100.5 km/h | 111.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 215/40R18 | 629.2 mm | +3.9 mm (+0.62%) | 100.6 km/h | 86.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/55R16 | 620.9 mm | −4.4 mm (−0.70%) | 99.3 km/h | 107.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/40R17 | 619.8 mm | −5.5 mm (−0.88%) | 99.1 km/h | 94.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 225/50R16 | 631.4 mm | +6.1 mm (+0.98%) | 101.0 km/h | 112.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/55R16 | 631.9 mm | +6.6 mm (+1.06%) | 101.1 km/h | 112.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/45R17 | 616.3 mm | −9.0 mm (−1.44%) | 98.6 km/h | 92.3 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 245/40R17 at 627.8 mm, +2.5 mm (+0.40%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 100.4 km/h. Ground clearance rises by about 1.3 mm.
- Moving up to 18-inch wheels, the closest height match is 215/40R18 (+0.62%), with the sidewall dropping from 96.8 mm to 86.0 mm.
- Going down to 16-inch wheels, 185/60R16 (+0.50%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 111.0 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 215/45R17 tires
Low-profile sizes are mostly performance tires and price rises with W or Y speed ratings; comfort-focused models exist in the same size if you do not drive hard.
Check the production date in the DOT code before paying.
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Load index and speed rating for 215/45R17
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 215/45R17 87V, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 87 | 545 kg | 2,180 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 91 | 615 kg | 2,460 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
V
240 km/h
W
270 km/h
215/45R17 questions
How tall is a 215/45R17 tire?
About 24.6 inches, or 625.3 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 96.8 mm tall and the tire is 215 mm (8.5 in) wide.
Which cars use 215/45R17 tires?
No car in our data is fitted with 215/45R17 from the factory, but its height is close to the original size on Toyota Corolla Altis, Toyota Veloz, Toyota Yaris ATIV HEV, BYD Dolphin and Honda City / City Hatchback, so it works as a replacement size.
Can I fit 245/40R17 instead of 215/45R17?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by +0.40% (+2.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 100.4 km/h. The tread is 30 mm wider. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 215/45R17 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 87: 545 kg per tire, 2,180 kg across four. XL versions are rated 91, or 615 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 215/45R17 87V.
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.