215/65R17 tire size
A 215/65R17 tire is 215 mm wide with a 139.8 mm sidewall, 65% of the width, on a 17-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 711.3 mm, or about 28.0 inches, tall. No model in our data leaves the factory on it, but it can replace the original size on 6 models within 3% of the height.
Overall height
711.3 mm
28.0 in
Sidewall
139.8 mm
65%
Circumference
2,235 mm
Revs per km
448
Actual dimensions of 215/65R17
| Section width | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
| Sidewall height | 139.8 mm (5.50 in) |
| Rim diameter | 17 in (431.8 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 711.3 mm (28.0 in) |
| Circumference | 2,235 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 448 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 28.0x8.5R17 |
Worked out: sidewall 215 x 0.65 = 139.75 mm, rim 17 x 25.4 = 431.8 mm, overall 431.8 + (139.75 x 2) = 711.3 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 711.3 = 2,235 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.23 m, which is 448 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 215/65R17 from the factory
No model sold in Thailand in our data leaves the factory on 215/65R17.
Cars that can switch to 215/65R17
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 215/65R17. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-52017–present | 225/65R17 | −1.79% | Same wheel |
| Isuzu D-Max2020–present | 215/70R16 | +0.55% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Toyota Yaris Cross HEV2023–present | 215/55R18 | +2.54% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| Mazda CX-302020–present | 215/55R18 | +2.54% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| BYD ATTO 32022–present | 215/55R18 | +2.54% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
| MG HS / HS PHEVCurrent model | 235/50R18 | +2.76% | Needs 17-inch wheels |
Sizes that can replace 215/65R17
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 215/65R17. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/60R17 | 713.8 mm | +2.5 mm (+0.35%) | 100.4 km/h | 141.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 215/70R16 | 707.4 mm | −3.9 mm (−0.55%) | 99.5 km/h | 150.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/55R18 | 715.7 mm | +4.4 mm (+0.62%) | 100.6 km/h | 129.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/50R19 | 717.6 mm | +6.3 mm (+0.89%) | 100.9 km/h | 117.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 225/55R18 | 704.7 mm | −6.6 mm (−0.93%) | 99.1 km/h | 123.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 245/45R19 | 703.1 mm | −8.2 mm (−1.15%) | 98.8 km/h | 110.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 245/50R18 | 702.2 mm | −9.1 mm (−1.28%) | 98.7 km/h | 122.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 225/60R17 | 701.8 mm | −9.5 mm (−1.34%) | 98.7 km/h | 135.0 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 235/60R17 at 713.8 mm, +2.5 mm (+0.35%) 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 235/55R18 (+0.62%), with the sidewall dropping from 139.8 mm to 129.3 mm.
- Going down to 16-inch wheels, 215/70R16 (−0.55%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 150.5 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 215/65R17 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.
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Load index and speed rating for 215/65R17
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 215/65R17 99H, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 99 | 775 kg | 3,100 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 103 | 875 kg | 3,500 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
215/65R17 questions
How tall is a 215/65R17 tire?
About 28.0 inches, or 711.3 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 139.8 mm tall and the tire is 215 mm (8.5 in) wide.
Which cars use 215/65R17 tires?
No car in our data is fitted with 215/65R17 from the factory, but its height is close to the original size on Mazda CX-5, Isuzu D-Max, Toyota Yaris Cross HEV, Mazda CX-30 and BYD ATTO 3, so it works as a replacement size.
Can I fit 235/60R17 instead of 215/65R17?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by +0.35% (+2.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 100.4 km/h. The tread is 20 mm wider. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 215/65R17 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 99: 775 kg per tire, 3,100 kg across four. XL versions are rated 103, or 875 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 215/65R17 99H.
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.