225/55R17
225/55R17 ships as an OEM size on the Chevrolet Malibu. At 26.74″ diameter with a 4.87″ sidewall (55% of section width), this size turns 754 revolutions per mile.
About 225/55R17
Factory fitments for 225/55R17 include the Chevrolet Malibu — meaning replacement tires in this size see steady demand and broad brand availability. At 26.74″ overall diameter, 225/55R17 turns 754 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 205/60R17 drops diameter by 0.22%, which stays within the ±3% fitment safe zone for most vehicles. Stepping up to 215/60R17 adds 1.55% 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 26.74″ 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 aliases225/55R17
- Diameter
- 26.74″ / 679.3mm
- Section Width
- 8.86″
- Sidewall
- 4.87″ / 123.75mm
- Circumference
- 84.02″
- Revs/Mile
- 754
205/55R17
- Diameter
- 25.88″ / 657.3mm
- Section Width
- 8.07″
- Sidewall
- 4.44″ / 112.75mm
- Circumference
- 81.3″
- Revs/Mile
- 779
Speedometer & Diameter Impact
At an indicated 60 mph, your actual speed is 58.06 mph (93.43 km/h). Your speedometer reads 3.24% high versus actual speed.