The 255/60R17 is a common tire size for SUVs and crossovers such as Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Explorer.
With a 153.0 mm sidewall (60% aspect ratio), this tire provides a smooth, cushioned ride that absorbs road imperfections well — ideal for daily commuting and highway cruising.
Compared to the baseline 225/50R17, this tire's overall diameter differs by +12.3% — a speedometer calibrated for 225/50R17 would read 89.0 km/h at an actual 100 km/h.
When replacing, verify that your wheel well can accommodate the 737.8 mm overall diameter. Keep speedometer deviation within ±3% for safety and legal compliance.
| Tire Code | 255/60R17 |
| Section Width | 255 mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 60% |
| Rim Diameter | 17" |
| Sidewall Height | 153.0 mm |
| Overall Diameter | 737.8 mm / 29.05" |
| Circumference | 2317.9 mm / 91.25" |
| Revolutions per km | 431.4 |
| Revolutions per mile | 694.3 |
| Tire Code | OD (mm) | Δ mm | Δ % | Speedo at 100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/60R17 | 713.8 | -24.0 | -3.3% | 103.4 |
| 255/60R17 (current) | 737.8 | — | — | 100.0 |
| 265/60R17 | 749.8 | +12.0 | +1.6% | 98.4 |
| 255/65R17 | 763.3 | +25.5 | +3.5% | 96.7 |