215/35R17 tire size in inches

215/35R17 tires are 22.9″ tall, have a section width of 8.5″, and fit wheels with a diameter of 17. The circumference is 72.0″ that translates into 880 revolutions per mile. As a rule, they can be mounted on the wheels with 17″ x 7-8.5″ rim width. In the high flotation system, the equivalent tire size is 22.9×8.5R17.

What is 215/35R17 in inches?

Tire Diameter:22.9″
Tire Section Width:8.5″
Rim Width Range:17″ x 7-8.5″
Sidewall Height:3.0″
Circumference:72.0″
Revs/Mile:880

Alternate sizes – Upsizing Wheels or Tires?

What is a 215/35R17 equivalent to?

Check out the chart below to find possible alternatives to the 215/35R17 tire size staying within the 3%-range of the tire diameter, allowing to choose wider wheels or tires with smaller sidewalls. A good rule of thumb is to avoid decreasing the diameter of the wheel. If you are not sure about the custom sizes, consult the experts or stick to the factory tire size.

Tire sizeDiameterDifferenceWidthWheel size
195/40R1723.1″0.87%7.7″17
205/40R1723.5″2.62%8.1″17
Upsizing chart

What does 215/35R17 mean?

Trying to decode the size of the tires? Scroll down the page to learn what all these numbers on the sidewall stand for.

P or LTThe first letter in the string denotes the class. P stands for passenger vehicles, LT is intended for light trucks carrying heavy loads.
215It means the width of the tire is 215 millimeters
35The tire has an aspect ratio of 35. To put it simple, the sidewall height is 35% of the width, so it would be 3.0″.
RR stands for the Radial, a standard construction method for about 99% of tires.
17The tire is designed to fit 17″ x 7-8.5″ rims that are 17 inches in diameter.

Popular questions about 215/35R17 tire size

How wide is a 215/35R17 tire?

The tires of the given size have a section width of 8.5″ inches.

How tall is a 215/35R17 tire?

The height of the following tire size equals 22.9″ inches.

What rims will fit 215/35R17 tires?

For each tire size, often there are several wheel sizes. You can’t put very wide tires on narrow rims or vise versa. You need the rim size of 17″ x 7-8.5″ for 215/35R17 tires.

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