215/50R17 tire size
A 215/50R17 tire is 215 mm wide with a 107.5 mm sidewall, 50% of the width, on a 17-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 646.8 mm, or about 25.5 inches, tall. Our data lists 4 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly sedans and hatchbacks.
Overall height
646.8 mm
25.5 in
Sidewall
107.5 mm
50%
Circumference
2,032 mm
Revs per km
492
Actual dimensions of 215/50R17
| Section width | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
| Sidewall height | 107.5 mm (4.23 in) |
| Rim diameter | 17 in (431.8 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 646.8 mm (25.5 in) |
| Circumference | 2,032 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 492 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 25.5x8.5R17 |
Worked out: sidewall 215 x 0.5 = 107.5 mm, rim 17 x 25.4 = 431.8 mm, overall 431.8 + (107.5 x 2) = 646.8 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 646.8 = 2,032 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.03 m, which is 492 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 215/50R17 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 215/50R17; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic (FC) | 2016–2021 | 1.5 Turbo, RS | headlightmag.com |
| Honda Civic (FE) | 2021–present | EL, EL+ | honda.co.th |
| MG4 Electric | 2022–present | 17-inch wheel grades | mgcars.com |
| MG5 | Current model | 17-inch wheel grades | mgcars.com |
Cars that can switch to 215/50R17
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 215/50R17. 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 | −1.52% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Veloz2022–present | 205/50R17 | +1.57% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Yaris ATIV HEV2025–present | 205/50R17 | +1.57% | Same wheel |
| BYD Dolphin2023–present | 205/50R17 | +1.57% | Same wheel |
| Mitsubishi Xpander Cross HEV2024–present | 205/55R17 | −1.60% | Same wheel |
| Nissan Kicks e-POWERCurrent model | 205/55R17 | −1.60% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Corolla Altis2019–present | 225/45R17 | +1.97% | Same wheel |
| Mazda32019–present | 215/45R18 | −0.60% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| MG ZSCurrent model | 215/55R16 | +0.61% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Toyota Yaris ATIV2022–present | 195/60R16 | +1.00% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Suzuki XL72020–present | 195/60R16 | +1.00% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Nissan AlmeraCurrent model | 195/65R15 | +1.94% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
Showing the 12 closest of 17 models.
Sizes that can replace 215/50R17
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 215/50R17. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/35R19 | 647.1 mm | +0.3 mm (+0.05%) | 100.0 km/h | 82.3 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 235/40R18 | 645.2 mm | −1.6 mm (−0.25%) | 99.8 km/h | 94.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 235/45R17 | 643.3 mm | −3.5 mm (−0.54%) | 99.5 km/h | 105.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 215/55R16 | 642.9 mm | −3.9 mm (−0.60%) | 99.4 km/h | 118.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 215/45R18 | 650.7 mm | +3.9 mm (+0.60%) | 100.6 km/h | 96.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 245/45R17 | 652.3 mm | +5.5 mm (+0.85%) | 100.9 km/h | 110.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/60R16 | 652.4 mm | +5.6 mm (+0.87%) | 100.9 km/h | 123.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/60R16 | 640.4 mm | −6.4 mm (−0.99%) | 99.0 km/h | 117.0 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 235/45R17 at 643.3 mm, −3.5 mm (−0.54%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 99.5 km/h. Ground clearance drops by about 1.8 mm.
- Moving up to 18-inch wheels, the closest height match is 235/40R18 (−0.25%), with the sidewall dropping from 107.5 mm to 94.0 mm.
- Going down to 16-inch wheels, 215/55R16 (−0.60%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 118.3 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 215/50R17 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 215/50R17
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 215/50R17 91V, 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
V
240 km/h
W
270 km/h
215/50R17 questions
How tall is a 215/50R17 tire?
About 25.5 inches, or 646.8 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 107.5 mm tall and the tire is 215 mm (8.5 in) wide.
Which cars use 215/50R17 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 215/50R17 comes on Honda Civic (FC), Honda Civic (FE), MG4 Electric and MG5.
Can I fit 235/45R17 instead of 215/50R17?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −0.54% (−3.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 99.5 km/h. The tread is 20 mm wider. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 215/50R17 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 215/50R17 91V.
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.