225/55R17 vs 215/65R17
215/65R17 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 225/55R17: the diameter differs by +4.71%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 215/65R17 on a car calibrated for 225/55R17, the speedometer reads 57.3 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.7%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.4 mph |
| 45 mph | 47.1 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.8 mph |
| 70 mph | 73.3 mph |
| 80 mph | 83.8 mph |
Other sizes close to 225/55R17
- 225/55R17 vs 225/50R17-3.31%
- 225/55R17 vs 245/45R18-0.24%
- 225/55R17 vs 235/55R17+1.62%
- 225/55R17 vs 215/55R17-1.62%
- 225/55R17 vs 225/50R18+0.43%
- 225/55R17 vs 225/60R17+3.31%
- 225/55R17 vs 215/50R17-4.78%
- 225/55R17 vs 245/45R17-3.97%
- 225/55R17 vs 215/65R16+0.97%
- 225/55R17 vs 215/60R17+1.55%
- 225/55R17 vs 205/65R16-0.94%
- 225/55R17 vs 225/60R16-0.43%
Questions
Can I replace 225/55R17 with 215/65R17?
215/65R17 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 225/55R17: the diameter differs by +4.71%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 225/55R17 and 215/65R17?
215/65R17 is 1.26" taller and 10 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.63". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.8 mph.
Will 215/65R17 fit on 225/55R17 wheels?
Both use a 17" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 215 mm tire and the fender clearance.