Tire Ruler225/60R17 dimensions
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.63″ · 702 mm |
| Section width | 8.86″ · 225 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.31″ · 135 mm |
| Wheel diameter | 17″ |
| Rim width (rule of thumb) | 6–8″ |
| Circumference | 86.8″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 730 |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.6 × 8.9R17 |
How it’s calculated: the sidewall is 60% of the 225 mm width = 135.0 mm (5.31″). Add two sidewalls to the 17″ wheel: 17 + 2 × 5.31 = 27.63″.
Bigger tires than 225/60R17 on 17″ wheels
| Size | Height | Taller by | 60 mph reads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235/60R17 | 28.1″ | +0.47″ (+1.7%) | 61.0 mph |
| 225/65R17 | 28.5″ | +0.89″ (+3.2%) | 61.9 mph |
| 235/65R17 | 29.0″ | +1.40″ (+5.1%) | 63.0 mph |
| 245/65R17 | 29.5″ | +1.91″ (+6.9%) | 64.1 mph |
“60 mph reads” is your real speed when a speedometer set up for 225/60R17 shows 60. Above about 3% taller, most trucks need a leveling kit or lift, and the speedometer should be recalibrated.
Same height on a different wheel size
Changing wheel size (plus or minus sizing) while keeping the overall height keeps your speedometer right:
- 225/70R15: 27.4″ tall on a 15″ wheel (−0.8%)
- 215/70R16: 27.9″ tall on a 16″ wheel (+0.8%)
- 235/50R18: 27.3″ tall on an 18″ wheel (−1.4%)
- 225/55R18: 27.7″ tall on an 18″ wheel (+0.4%)
- 215/55R18: 27.3″ tall on an 18″ wheel (−1.2%)
- 245/45R19: 27.7″ tall on a 19″ wheel (+0.2%)
- 235/45R19: 27.3″ tall on a 19″ wheel (−1.1%)
Frequently asked questions
Is 225/60R17 a 28 inch tire?
Not quite. 225/60R17 is 27.63 inches tall, between a 27 and a 28 inch tire.
What size is 225/60R17 in inches?
225/60R17 is 27.6 inches tall (overall diameter), 8.9 inches wide, with a 5.3 inch sidewall, and fits a 17 inch wheel.
What tire size is equivalent to 225/60R17?
No common size on a 17" wheel is within 1.5% of 225/60R17's diameter. Use the calculator above to compare any size.
What rim width fits 225/60R17?
As a rule of thumb, about 6–8 inches. The tire maker's spec sheet lists the approved range for each model.
How many revolutions per mile does 225/60R17 make?
About 730 revolutions per mile in theory (circumference 86.8 in). Real tires turn slightly more because they flatten under load.