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225/60R17 tire size

225/60R17 in inches: 27.63" overall diameter — 8.86" wide, 5.31" sidewall.

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

225/60R17 tire detail photo with TreadSize diameter, width, and rim measurement card
Overall diameter 27.63 in 701.8 mm
Section width 8.86 in 225 mm
Sidewall height 5.31 in 135 mm
Revs / mile 730 speedo calibration

Before you fit 225/60R17: 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 701.8 mm 27.63 in
Section width 225 mm 8.86 in
Sidewall height 135 mm 5.31 in
Rim diameter 431.8 mm 17 in
Circumference 2204.8 mm 86.80 in
Revolutions per mile 729.9
Aspect ratio 60%

NHTSA safety record for 225/60R17

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 92 filed with NHTSA
Recalls on record 3 see below
Reported harm 5 reported crashes · 1 injury

3 tire recalls on record affecting 225/60R17

  • NHTSA 20T018000 · 2020 GENERAL TIRE RELIATREK HT Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss
  • NHTSA 19T025000 · 2019 MICHELIN CROSS CLIMATE + Without the proper markings, the tires may not be used in the appropriate driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 17T019000 · 2017 COOPER TRENDSETTER SE If the belt separates from the tire it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What owners report fails — 225/60R17

  • Blowout 15
  • Out of round 13
  • Tread separation 12
  • Puncture 8
  • Cracking 8

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. Structured-size complaint coverage ends in 2021; the source files were retrieved on 2026-10-04. Recall records are from the post-2010 extract through that retrieval date and require a matching published size. This does not establish VIN or tire DOT-code applicability. 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 225/60R17

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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20T018000 - 2020 GENERAL TIRE RELIATREK HT Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss 19T025000 - 2019 MICHELIN CROSS CLIMATE + Without the proper markings, the tires may not be used in the appropriate driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. 17T019000 - 2017 COOPER TRENDSETTER SE If the belt separates from the tire it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

How 225/60R17 compares inside the NHTSA size dataset

Complaint rank #18 of 229 among 229 safety-record sizes
Vs dataset median 83 above median 9 complaints
Top failure share 16% 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; Official files retrieved 2026-10-04. Structured-size complaints through 2021; newer tire complaints cannot be reliably assigned to a size. Counts are unique ODI numbers per size. Decimal-rim sizes are excluded instead of rounded. Changes from older extracts reflect these corrections, not a change in tire failure risk.

Nearby safety records by complaint volume

215/65R16 91 complaints · 2 recalls 215/70R15 95 complaints · 0 recalls 205/60R16 88 complaints · 1 recalls 195/65R15 97 complaints · 0 recalls 235/70R16 99 complaints · 4 recalls 265/70R16 101 complaints · 3 recalls 195/60R15 83 complaints · 1 recalls 225/45R17 82 complaints · 4 recalls

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

Related tire sizes

215/60R17 → 235/60R17 → 225/55R17 → 225/65R17 → 225/50R17 → 225/70R17 → 225/60R16 → 225/60R18 →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the overall diameter of a 225/60R17 tire?

A 225/60R17 tire has an overall diameter of 27.63 inches (701.8 mm).

How tall is a 225/60R17 tire?

The sidewall height is 135 mm (5.31 inches), and the overall diameter from the ground to the top of the tire is 27.63 inches.

How many revolutions per mile does a 225/60R17 tire make?

A 225/60R17 tire makes approximately 730 revolutions per mile. Your speedometer is calibrated to this number.

What rim size does a 225/60R17 tire fit?

A 225/60R17 tire is designed for a 17-inch rim (431.8 mm).

Are there recalls or safety complaints for 225/60R17 tires?

NHTSA has 92 consumer complaints on record for the 225/60R17 size and 3 recalls; the most reported issue is blowout (15 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.