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215/65R17 tire size

215/65R17 in inches: 28.00" overall diameter — 8.46" wide, 5.50" sidewall.

Methodology: dimensions are calculated from standard ETRTO tire-size formulas. Last reviewed June 2026 by the TreadSize editorial team.

215/65R17 tire detail photo with TreadSize diameter, width, and rim measurement card
Overall diameter 28.00 in 711.3 mm
Section width 8.46 in 215 mm
Sidewall height 5.50 in 139.75 mm
Revs / mile 720 speedo calibration

Before you fit 215/65R17: verify the vehicle placard, load index, speed rating, wheel offset, and full-lock/full-compression clearance. Nominal dimensions do not guarantee a safe physical fit.

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Full dimensions

Measurement Metric Imperial
Overall diameter 711.3 mm 28.00 in
Section width 215 mm 8.46 in
Sidewall height 139.75 mm 5.50 in
Rim diameter 431.8 mm 17 in
Circumference 2234.6 mm 87.98 in
Revolutions per mile 720.2
Aspect ratio 65%

NHTSA safety record for 215/65R17

Drawn from official U.S. government (NHTSA) consumer complaint and recall filings for this exact tire size — not the generic averages you'll find elsewhere.

Complaints on record 23 filed with NHTSA
Recalls on record 0 none on record
Reported harm 2 reported crashes · 1 injury

What owners report fails — 215/65R17

  • Road hazard 4
  • Blowout 3
  • Cracking 3
  • Puncture 3
  • Blister 1

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated failure rates, and not adjusted for how many tires of this size are in service. Popular sizes naturally accumulate more reports. Use this as a research signal, not a verdict on any specific tire. Data as of 2021. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain). Always check the latest recalls at NHTSA.gov and report a tire problem if you have one.

How 215/65R17 compares inside the NHTSA size dataset

Complaint rank #89 of 271 among 271 safety-record sizes
Vs dataset median 13 above median 10 complaints
Top failure share 17% Road hazard

This comparison is derived only from tire sizes that have a real NHTSA complaint or recall record in the TreadSize dataset. Source: NHTSA ODI — Consumer Complaints (FLAT_CMPL) + Recalls (FLAT_RCL), U.S. DOT public domain; Complaints through 2021.

Nearby safety records by complaint volume

225/65R16 23 complaints · 0 recalls 235/75R16 23 complaints · 0 recalls 255/70R18 23 complaints · 0 recalls 295/80R22 23 complaints · 0 recalls 205/65R16 22 complaints · 3 recalls 255/65R18 24 complaints · 3 recalls 225/70R19 24 complaints · 2 recalls 185/60R15 22 complaints · 1 recalls

Dataset download: JSON or CSV. Latest recall lookup: NHTSA.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the overall diameter of a 215/65R17 tire?

A 215/65R17 tire has an overall diameter of 28.00 inches (711.3 mm).

How tall is a 215/65R17 tire?

The sidewall height is 139.75 mm (5.50 inches), and the overall diameter from the ground to the top of the tire is 28.00 inches.

How many revolutions per mile does a 215/65R17 tire make?

A 215/65R17 tire makes approximately 720 revolutions per mile. Your speedometer is calibrated to this number.

What rim size does a 215/65R17 tire fit?

A 215/65R17 tire is designed for a 17-inch rim (431.8 mm).

Are there recalls or safety complaints for 215/65R17 tires?

NHTSA has 23 consumer complaints on record for the 215/65R17 size; the most reported issue is road hazard (4 reports). These are unverified consumer reports, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many tires of this size are in service.

All dimensions calculated using standard ETRTO formulas. Always confirm fitment with your vehicle's door-placard and a qualified tire professional before purchasing.