225/65R17 tire size
A 225/65R17 tire is 225 mm wide with a 146.3 mm sidewall, 65% of the width, on a 17-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 724.3 mm, or about 28.5 inches, tall. Our data lists 1 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly SUVs and crossovers.
Overall height
724.3 mm
28.5 in
Sidewall
146.3 mm
65%
Circumference
2,275 mm
Revs per km
439
Actual dimensions of 225/65R17
| Section width | 225 mm (8.9 in) |
| Sidewall height | 146.3 mm (5.76 in) |
| Rim diameter | 17 in (431.8 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 724.3 mm (28.5 in) |
| Circumference | 2,275 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 439 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 28.5x8.9R17 |
Worked out: sidewall 225 x 0.65 = 146.25 mm, rim 17 x 25.4 = 431.8 mm, overall 431.8 + (146.25 x 2) = 724.3 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 724.3 = 2,275 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.28 m, which is 439 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 225/65R17 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 225/65R17; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 | 2017–present | 17-inch wheel grades | mazda.co.th |
Cars that can switch to 225/65R17
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 225/65R17. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
Sizes that can replace 225/65R17
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 225/65R17. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/60R18 | 727.2 mm | +2.9 mm (+0.40%) | 100.4 km/h | 135.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 225/55R19 | 730.1 mm | +5.8 mm (+0.80%) | 100.8 km/h | 123.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/50R19 | 717.6 mm | −6.7 mm (−0.93%) | 99.1 km/h | 117.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/55R18 | 715.7 mm | −8.6 mm (−1.19%) | 98.8 km/h | 129.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/60R17 | 713.8 mm | −10.5 mm (−1.45%) | 98.6 km/h | 141.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 255/45R19 | 712.1 mm | −12.2 mm (−1.68%) | 98.3 km/h | 114.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 215/65R17 | 711.3 mm | −13.0 mm (−1.79%) | 98.2 km/h | 139.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/65R17 | 737.3 mm | +13.0 mm (+1.79%) | 101.8 km/h | 152.8 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 235/60R17 at 713.8 mm, −10.5 mm (−1.45%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 98.6 km/h. Ground clearance drops by about 5.3 mm.
- Moving up to 18-inch wheels, the closest height match is 225/60R18 (+0.40%), with the sidewall dropping from 146.3 mm to 135.0 mm.
- Going down to 16-inch wheels, 215/70R16 (−2.33%) 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 225/65R17 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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Links open marketplace search results; prices change constantly and not every brand makes this size.
Load index and speed rating for 225/65R17
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 225/65R17 102H, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 102 | 850 kg | 3,400 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 106 | 950 kg | 3,800 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
225/65R17 questions
How tall is a 225/65R17 tire?
About 28.5 inches, or 724.3 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 146.3 mm tall and the tire is 225 mm (8.9 in) wide.
Which cars use 225/65R17 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 225/65R17 comes on Mazda CX-5.
Can I fit 235/60R17 instead of 225/65R17?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −1.45% (−10.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 98.6 km/h. The tread is 10 mm wider. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 225/65R17 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 102: 850 kg per tire, 3,400 kg across four. XL versions are rated 106, or 950 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 225/65R17 102H.
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.