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225/45R17 tire size

225/45R17 in inches: 24.97" overall diameter — 8.86" wide, 3.99" sidewall.

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

225/45R17 tire detail photo with TreadSize diameter, width, and rim measurement card
Overall diameter 24.97 in 634.3 mm
Section width 8.86 in 225 mm
Sidewall height 3.99 in 101.25 mm
Revs / mile 808 speedo calibration

Before you fit 225/45R17: 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 634.3 mm 24.97 in
Section width 225 mm 8.86 in
Sidewall height 101.25 mm 3.99 in
Rim diameter 431.8 mm 17 in
Circumference 1992.7 mm 78.45 in
Revolutions per mile 807.6
Aspect ratio 45%

NHTSA safety record for 225/45R17

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 126 filed with NHTSA
Recalls on record 4 see below
Reported harm 2 reported crashes · 3 injuries · 1 fire

4 tire recalls on record affecting 225/45R17

  • NHTSA 18T001000 · 2018 VOGUE SIGNATURE V Missing TIN information can make it difficult for owner to identify the tire in the event of a recall, potentially increasing the risk of driving with a recalled tire which could r
  • NHTSA 15T014000 · 2015 CONTINENTAL CONTIPROCONTACT A loss of air pressure may result in sudden tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 13T004000 · 2014 KUMHO SOLUS KH25 The tires resold by Liberty have 3 drill hole punctures through the tread surface that if repaired, may not adhere to specific Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) standards for
  • NHTSA 12T020000 · 2012 KUMHO SOLUS KH25 Rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use may result in a tire failure that could cause a crash.
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What owners report fails — 225/45R17

  • Blowout 32
  • Tread separation 28
  • Blister 22
  • Cracking 13
  • Out of round 6

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.

Recall timeline for 225/45R17

NHTSA campaigns affecting this tire size, grouped from the local recall dataset. Exact owner-notification dates are not stored here; open the campaign at NHTSA for current remedy details.

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18T001000 - 2018 VOGUE SIGNATURE V Missing TIN information can make it difficult for owner to identify the tire in the event of a recall, potentially increasing the risk of driving with a recalled tire which could r 15T014000 - 2015 CONTINENTAL CONTIPROCONTACT A loss of air pressure may result in sudden tire failure and increase the risk of a crash. 13T004000 - 2014 KUMHO SOLUS KH25 The tires resold by Liberty have 3 drill hole punctures through the tread surface that if repaired, may not adhere to specific Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) standards for 12T020000 - 2012 KUMHO SOLUS KH25 Rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use may result in a tire failure that could cause a crash.

How 225/45R17 compares inside the NHTSA size dataset

Complaint rank #21 of 271 among 271 safety-record sizes
Vs dataset median 116 above median 10 complaints
Top failure share 25% Blowout

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

215/70R15 128 complaints · 0 recalls 225/60R17 130 complaints · 3 recalls 195/60R15 131 complaints · 1 recalls 205/60R16 121 complaints · 1 recalls 235/70R16 136 complaints · 4 recalls 215/65R16 140 complaints · 2 recalls 265/70R16 143 complaints · 3 recalls 195/65R15 144 complaints · 0 recalls

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

Compare 225/45R17 to similar sizes

215/55R17 vs 225/45R17 →

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215/45R17 → 235/45R17 → 205/45R17 → 245/45R17 → 225/50R17 → 225/55R17 → 225/45R18 →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the overall diameter of a 225/45R17 tire?

A 225/45R17 tire has an overall diameter of 24.97 inches (634.3 mm).

How tall is a 225/45R17 tire?

The sidewall height is 101.25 mm (3.99 inches), and the overall diameter from the ground to the top of the tire is 24.97 inches.

How many revolutions per mile does a 225/45R17 tire make?

A 225/45R17 tire makes approximately 808 revolutions per mile. Your speedometer is calibrated to this number.

What rim size does a 225/45R17 tire fit?

A 225/45R17 tire is designed for a 17-inch rim (431.8 mm).

Are there recalls or safety complaints for 225/45R17 tires?

NHTSA has 126 consumer complaints on record for the 225/45R17 size and 4 recalls; the most reported issue is blowout (32 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.