193Best 205/55 R17 tires
46 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 at 93/100.
25.9″
overall diameter
8.1″
section width
17″
rim diameter
779.4
revs per mile
Best 205/55 R17 summer tires
13193
289
381
481
579
683
777
876
1175
12721 more rated tires in this size are listed on their brand pages.
Best 205/55 R17 all-season tires
12
185
284
385
483
580
682
1161
1264More top-rated 205/55 R17 tires
12
192
288
386
484
585
682
780
990
1174
Best 205/55 R17 winter tires
9
191
280
386
478
576
675
973Conversion
205/55 R17 in inches
| Overall diameter | 25.9″ |
| Section width | 8.1″ |
| Rim diameter | 17″ |
| Sidewall height | 113 mm |
| Circumference | 81.3″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 779.4 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R17 — 19.8% taller and 30.1% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 205/55 R17 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
5.5″
Ideal
6.5″
Maximum
7.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 17″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 8.1″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 17x6, 17x6.5, 17x7, 17x7.5.
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Sidewall
205/55 R17 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 205 | The first number is the section width — 205 mm, or about 8.1 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 113 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. |