215/35R17 tire size
215/35R17 is a metric size: 22.9" tall, 8.5" wide, on a 17" rim — about a 23x8.50R17. The sidewall is 3.0" and the tire turns 880 times per mile.
215/35R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 22.93" · 582 mm |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46" · 215 mm |
| Sidewall height | 2.96" · 75 mm (35% of width) |
| Rim diameter | 17" |
| Circumference | 72.02" · 1.829 m |
| Revolutions per mile | 880 (547 per km) |
| Inch (flotation) equivalent | 23x8.50R17 |
Equivalent sizes on a 17" rim
Sizes within ±5% of the overall diameter. Green rows are inside the usual ±3% limit for keeping the speedometer, ABS and gearing right; red rows are bigger changes that need clearance checks.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Speedo at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/40R17 | 23.46" | +2.32% | -10 mm | 61.4 mph | calculate → |
| 215/40R17 | 23.77" | +3.69% | 0 mm | 62.2 mph | calculate → |
| 195/45R17 | 23.91" | +4.29% | -20 mm | 62.6 mph | calculate → |
| 195/40R17 | 23.14" | +0.94% | -20 mm | 60.6 mph | calculate → |
| 245/35R17 | 23.75" | +3.61% | +30 mm | 62.2 mph | calculate → |
| 225/35R17 | 23.20" | +1.20% | +10 mm | 60.7 mph | calculate → |
Plus / minus sizing: 16" and 18" rims
Same overall height on a different rim. Check wheel width and clearance before switching.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Speedo at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/45R16 | 22.91" | -0.07% | -20 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 175/50R16 | 22.89" | -0.15% | -40 mm | 59.9 mph | calculate → |
| 215/40R16 | 22.77" | -0.67% | 0 mm | 59.6 mph | calculate → |
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Questions
What size is 215/35R17 in inches?
215/35R17 is about 22.9" tall and 8.5" wide on a 17-inch rim — roughly a 23x8.50R17 in inch sizing.
What does 215/35R17 mean?
215 mm section width, sidewall 35% of the width (2.96"), radial construction, 17-inch rim.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 215/35R17?
On the same 17" rim, within 3% of the diameter: 195/40R17 (+0.94%), 225/35R17 (+1.20%), 205/40R17 (+2.32%), 245/35R17 (+3.61%), 215/40R17 (+3.69%), 195/45R17 (+4.29%).
How many revolutions per mile does a 215/35R17 tire make?
About 880 revolutions per mile (circumference 72.0").
How these numbers are computed
Diameter = rim + 2 × sidewall, sidewall = width × aspect ÷ 100, circumference = π × diameter, revolutions per mile = 63,360 ÷ circumference. Real tires differ by brand by a few tenths of an inch. Last reviewed October 14, 2026.