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225/50R17 tire size

225/50R17 in inches: 25.86" overall diameter — 8.86" wide, 4.43" sidewall.

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

225/50R17 tire detail photo with TreadSize diameter, width, and rim measurement card
Overall diameter 25.86 in 656.8 mm
Section width 8.86 in 225 mm
Sidewall height 4.43 in 112.5 mm
Revs / mile 780 speedo calibration

Before you fit 225/50R17: 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 656.8 mm 25.86 in
Section width 225 mm 8.86 in
Sidewall height 112.5 mm 4.43 in
Rim diameter 431.8 mm 17 in
Circumference 2063.4 mm 81.24 in
Revolutions per mile 780.0
Aspect ratio 50%

NHTSA safety record for 225/50R17

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 89 filed with NHTSA
Recalls on record 5 see below

5 tire recalls on record affecting 225/50R17

  • NHTSA 21T015000 · 2021 HERCULES ROADTOUR 455 SPORT Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 19T024000 · 2020 MASTERCRAFT SRT TOURING The improper sidewall component may cause tire deflation and tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • 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 16T017000 · 2016 GT RADIAL CHAMPIRO TOURING A/S A loss of air pressure may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 12T023000 · 2012 VOGUE SIGNATURE V In the event of a safety recall, tires missing a TIN from the outboard sidewall cannot be readily identified.
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What owners report fails — 225/50R17

  • Cracking 22
  • Blowout 20
  • Blister 17
  • Tread separation 13
  • Road hazard 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 225/50R17

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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21T015000 - 2021 HERCULES ROADTOUR 455 SPORT Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. 19T024000 - 2020 MASTERCRAFT SRT TOURING The improper sidewall component may cause tire deflation and tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash. 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 16T017000 - 2016 GT RADIAL CHAMPIRO TOURING A/S A loss of air pressure may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

How 225/50R17 compares inside the NHTSA size dataset

Complaint rank #26 of 271 among 271 safety-record sizes
Vs dataset median 79 above median 10 complaints
Top failure share 25% Cracking

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

245/65R17 90 complaints · 0 recalls 285/75R16 85 complaints · 3 recalls 205/75R15 84 complaints · 1 recalls 225/55R17 82 complaints · 1 recalls 235/65R17 98 complaints · 3 recalls 205/70R15 99 complaints · 2 recalls 245/70R16 78 complaints · 4 recalls 185/65R15 78 complaints · 0 recalls

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

Related tire sizes

215/50R17 → 235/50R17 → 205/50R17 → 225/45R17 → 225/55R17 → 225/60R17 → 225/50R16 → 225/50R18 →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the overall diameter of a 225/50R17 tire?

A 225/50R17 tire has an overall diameter of 25.86 inches (656.8 mm).

How tall is a 225/50R17 tire?

The sidewall height is 112.5 mm (4.43 inches), and the overall diameter from the ground to the top of the tire is 25.86 inches.

How many revolutions per mile does a 225/50R17 tire make?

A 225/50R17 tire makes approximately 780 revolutions per mile. Your speedometer is calibrated to this number.

What rim size does a 225/50R17 tire fit?

A 225/50R17 tire is designed for a 17-inch rim (431.8 mm).

Are there recalls or safety complaints for 225/50R17 tires?

NHTSA has 89 consumer complaints on record for the 225/50R17 size and 5 recalls; the most reported issue is cracking (22 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.