Best 195/55 R17 tires
We don't have rated tires listed in this size yet — the conversion, rim fitment and comparisons below still apply.
25.4″
overall diameter
7.7″
section width
17″
rim diameter
792.6
revs per mile
Conversion
195/55 R17 in inches
| Overall diameter | 25.4″ |
| Section width | 7.7″ |
| Rim diameter | 17″ |
| Sidewall height | 107 mm |
| Circumference | 79.9″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 792.6 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R17 — 21.8% taller and 36.8% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 195/55 R17 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
5.5″
Ideal
6″
Maximum
7″
Rim diameter is fixed at 17″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 7.7″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 17x6, 17x6.5, 17x7.
Sidewall
195/55 R17 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 195 | The first number is the section width — 195 mm, or about 7.7 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 107 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. |