The 225/55R17 is a common tire size for midsize sedans such as Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Hyundai Sonata.
With a 123.8 mm sidewall (55% 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 +3.4% — a speedometer calibrated for 225/50R17 would read 96.7 km/h at an actual 100 km/h.
When replacing, verify that your wheel well can accommodate the 679.3 mm overall diameter. Keep speedometer deviation within ±3% for safety and legal compliance.
| Tire Code | 225/55R17 |
| Section Width | 225 mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 55% |
| Rim Diameter | 17" |
| Sidewall Height | 123.8 mm |
| Overall Diameter | 679.3 mm / 26.74" |
| Circumference | 2134.1 mm / 84.02" |
| Revolutions per km | 468.6 |
| Revolutions per mile | 754.1 |
| Tire Code | OD (mm) | Δ mm | Δ % | Speedo at 100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/55R16 | 653.9 | -25.4 | -3.7% | 103.9 |
| 225/50R17 | 656.8 | -22.5 | -3.3% | 103.4 |
| 215/55R17 | 668.3 | -11.0 | -1.6% | 101.6 |
| 225/55R17 (current) | 679.3 | — | — | 100.0 |
| 235/55R17 | 690.3 | +11.0 | +1.6% | 98.4 |
| 225/60R17 | 701.8 | +22.5 | +3.3% | 96.8 |