About the 215/45R17 Tire

The 215/45R17 is a common tire size for midsize sedans such as Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Hyundai Sonata.

With a 96.8 mm sidewall (45% aspect ratio), this tire offers a balanced blend of ride comfort and handling precision — versatile for both city driving and spirited cornering.

Compared to the baseline 225/50R17, this tire's overall diameter differs by -4.8% — a speedometer calibrated for 225/50R17 would read 105.0 km/h at an actual 100 km/h.

When replacing, verify that your wheel well can accommodate the 625.3 mm overall diameter. Keep speedometer deviation within ±3% for safety and legal compliance.

Tire Measurements

Tire Code215/45R17
Section Width215 mm
Aspect Ratio45%
Rim Diameter17"
Sidewall Height96.8 mm
Overall Diameter625.3 mm / 24.62"
Circumference1964.4 mm / 77.34"
Revolutions per km509.1
Revolutions per mile819.2

Adjacent Size Comparison

Tire Code OD (mm)Δ mmΔ % Speedo at 100 km/h
205/45R17 616.3 -9.0 -1.4% 101.5
215/45R17 (current) 625.3 100.0
225/45R17 634.3 +9.0 +1.4% 98.6
215/50R17 646.8 +21.5 +3.4% 96.7
215/45R18 650.7 +25.4 +4.1% 96.1
215/55R17 668.3 +43.0 +6.9% 93.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall diameter of a 215/45R17 tire?
The overall diameter is 625.3 mm (24.62 in), with a 96.8 mm sidewall on a 17-inch rim.
How many revolutions per kilometer does a 215/45R17 tire make?
It makes 509.1 revolutions per kilometer, with a circumference of 1964.4 mm.
What vehicles commonly use 215/45R17 tires?
The 215/45R17 is standard OEM equipment on midsize sedans such as Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Hyundai Sonata. Always check your owner's manual or door placard before switching sizes.

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