194Best 215/70 R17 tires
4 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 at 88/100.
28.9″
overall diameter
8.5″
section width
17″
rim diameter
699.1
revs per mile
Best 215/70 R17 all-season tires
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273Best 215/70 R17 winter tires
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275Conversion
215/70 R17 in inches
| Overall diameter | 28.9″ |
| Section width | 8.5″ |
| Rim diameter | 17″ |
| Sidewall height | 151 mm |
| Circumference | 90.6″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 699.1 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R17 — 7.5% taller and 24% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 215/70 R17 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
6″
Ideal
7″
Maximum
7.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 17″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 8.5″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 17x6, 17x6.5, 17x7, 17x7.5.
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Sidewall
215/70 R17 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 215 | The first number is the section width — 215 mm, or about 8.5 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 70 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 70%, the sidewall is about 151 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. |