Best 175/55 R17 tires
We don't have rated tires listed in this size yet — the conversion, rim fitment and comparisons below still apply.
24.6″
overall diameter
6.9″
section width
17″
rim diameter
820.6
revs per mile
Conversion
175/55 R17 in inches
| Overall diameter | 24.6″ |
| Section width | 6.9″ |
| Rim diameter | 17″ |
| Sidewall height | 96 mm |
| Circumference | 77.2″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 820.6 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R17 — 26.1% taller and 52.4% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 175/55 R17 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
5″
Ideal
5.5″
Maximum
6″
Rim diameter is fixed at 17″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 6.9″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 17x5.5, 17x7.5.
Sidewall
175/55 R17 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 175 | The first number is the section width — 175 mm, or about 6.9 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 55 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 55%, the sidewall is about 96 mm tall. |
| R17 | R means radial construction, which nearly all modern tires use. The number is the rim diameter in inches — this tire fits a 17-inch wheel. |