188Best 245/50 R17 tires
26 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 at 88/100.
26.6″
overall diameter
9.6″
section width
17″
rim diameter
756.9
revs per mile
Best 245/50 R17 all-season tires
17188
291
386
484
582
678
776
883
1175
12755 more rated tires in this size are listed on their brand pages.
Best 245/50 R17 summer tires
4
181
278
370
474More top-rated 245/50 R17 tires
3
185
283
393Best 245/50 R17 winter tires
2
186
274Conversion
245/50 R17 in inches
| Overall diameter | 26.6″ |
| Section width | 9.6″ |
| Rim diameter | 17″ |
| Sidewall height | 123 mm |
| Circumference | 83.7″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 756.9 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R17 — 16.3% taller and 8.9% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 245/50 R17 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
7″
Ideal
7.5″
Maximum
8.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 17″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 9.6″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 17x7, 17x7.5, 17x8, 17x8.5.
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Sidewall
245/50 R17 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 245 | The first number is the section width — 245 mm, or about 9.6 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 50 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 50%, the sidewall is about 123 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. |