215/55R17
215/55R17 ships as an OEM size on the Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona. At 26.31″ diameter with a 4.66″ sidewall (55% of section width), this size turns 767 revolutions per mile.
About 215/55R17
Factory fitments for 215/55R17 include the Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona — meaning replacement tires in this size see steady demand and broad brand availability. At 26.31″ overall diameter, 215/55R17 turns 767 revolutions per mile, which is the reference point the factory speedometer and odometer were calibrated against. The 55% aspect ratio gives it a moderate sidewall suited to sporty street driving and responsive turn-in. The 17″ rim pairing is typical for light-truck, crossover, and mid-size SUV applications, so compatible wheels are easy to source new or used. Going one step shorter to 205/55R17 drops diameter by 1.65%, which stays within the ±3% fitment safe zone for most vehicles. Stepping up to 205/60R17 adds 1.42% diameter — also inside the safe window, with marginally taller ride height. If you are shopping for a direct replacement, any tire within roughly ±0.7″ of the 26.31″ stock diameter (about ±2% in percentage terms) will keep ABS, TPMS, and odometer readings inside the vehicle's designed tolerance.
Compare with another size
275/65R18 or "33" for inch aliases215/55R17
- Diameter
- 26.31″ / 668.3mm
- Section Width
- 8.46″
- Sidewall
- 4.66″ / 118.25mm
- Circumference
- 82.66″
- Revs/Mile
- 767
205/50R17
- Diameter
- 25.07″ / 636.8mm
- Section Width
- 8.07″
- Sidewall
- 4.04″ / 102.5mm
- Circumference
- 78.76″
- Revs/Mile
- 804
Speedometer & Diameter Impact
At an indicated 60 mph, your actual speed is 57.17 mph (92.01 km/h). Your speedometer reads 4.71% high versus actual speed.