What size rim fits a 215 45r17?

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Tire Size Calculator – Tire & Wheel Plus Sizing BETA

	Unit: Imperial Imperial Metric
Rim Diameter	17.00 in
Rim Width Range	7.00 in – 8.00 in
Overall Diameter	24.62 in
Sidewall Height	3.81 in

Whats the biggest tire you can put on a 17×9 wheel?

Tire brands do fluctuate a little by size, but from my experience the widest tire would be 275/40R-17. Anything larger than this will cause abnormal tire wear.

What size tire goes on a 17×9?

But the best sizes for 17×9 are 255/40, 255/45, 265/40, and 275/40. It will depend on the car, the biggest you can run on the front of a fox is really a 255/40. Anything is going to cause some interference issues.

What does 215 45R17 87w mean?

It represents the height of the tire — the distance between the outer edge of the wheel and the tread of the tire. This distance is measured as a percentage of the section width. In the example set (P215/45R17), the sidewall height is 45% of the tire width. Since the width was 215 mm, 45% of that is 97 mm.

How tall is a 215 50r17?

Plus Sizes

	215/55-17	215/50-17
Diameter inches (mm)	26.31 (668.3)	25.46 (646.8)
Width inches (mm)	8.46 (215)	8.46 (215)
Circum. inches (mm)	82.66 (2099.53)	80 (2031.98)
Sidewall Height inches (mm)	4.66 (118.25)	4.23 (107.5)

How tall is a 285 70r17?

17-inch Wheel Conversion Chart

Metric	Standard
245/70/17	30.6″x 9.8
265/70/17	31.6″x 10.7
285/70/17	33.0″x 11.5
315/70/17	34.4″x 12.4

What does 17×9 rims mean?

The first 17×9.5 is the measurement of the actual wheel themselves. 17×9.5 being the diameter in inches (distance from one edge to the other) 17×9.5 being the wheel width, meaning from the front rim to the rear rim (this is the area you don’t see that is covered by the tire when installed)

Can I use 215 60R16 instead of 215 55r17?

215/60/16 vs 215/55/17 has almost the same diameter and width. The only difference is the rim size (16″ vs 17″).

Can I use 215 60r17 instead of 215 55r17?

It won’t be a problem from a safety standpoint. The only difference you might see is a speedometer error. You will notice more difference from the tire construction than the tire size. Note that you cannot calculate tire diameters from the tire size.

Can I use 215 50R17 instead of 225 50R17?

To be honest, the difference between the two are so slim you’re not going to notice any real advantages / differences. Your speedometer is going to be slightly off and you’re going to be paying more for the 225/15’s (larger tire, more rubber = increased price). The choice is up to you.

How tall is a 215 60r17?

Tire Size Calculator – Tire & Wheel Plus Sizing BETA

	Unit: Imperial Imperial Metric
Overall Diameter	27.16 in
Sidewall Height	5.08 in
Radius	13.58 in
Circumference	85.32 in

What is the difference between 285 70 and 285 75?

Registered. 285/75/17 is approximately 11.22″ wide x 33.83″ tall. The 285/70/17 is going to measure 11.22″ wide x 32.708″ tall. The tires that you are getting are going to be 1.122″ smaller (height).