195/55R17 tire size
A 195/55R17 tire is 25.44 inches (646.3 mm) tall, 7.68 in (195 mm) wide and fits a 17-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 25.4x7.7R17.
| Overall diameter | 25.44 in | 646.3 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 7.68 in | 195 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.22 in | 107.3 mm |
| Circumference | 79.94 in | 2,030 mm |
| Revolutions | 792.6 per mile | 492.5 per km |
| Rim diameter | 17 in | 431.8 mm |
Compare 195/55R17 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 17-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 195/55R17:
Plus and minus sizes for 195/55R17
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205/65R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 25.49 in | +0.19% |
| 165/80R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 25.39 in | −0.20% |
| 225/60R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 25.63 in | +0.73% |
| 185/70R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 25.20 in | −0.97% |
| 215/55R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.31 in | −0.53% |
| 235/50R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.25 in | −0.76% |
| 245/50R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.65 in | +0.79% |
| 195/60R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.21 in | −0.91% |
| 235/40R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 25.40 in | −0.17% |
| 215/45R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 25.62 in | +0.68% |
| 205/45R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 25.26 in | −0.71% |
| 245/40R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 25.72 in | +1.07% |
| 235/35R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 25.48 in | +0.12% |
| 225/35R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 25.20 in | −0.96% |
| 245/35R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 25.75 in | +1.21% |
| 225/40R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 26.09 in | +2.52% |
| 245/30R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 25.79 in | +1.35% |
| 225/35R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 26.20 in | +2.97% |
Vehicles approved with 195/55R17 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 195/55R17 as a standard or optional size (805 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
Source: Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO/ASTRA), open government data. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.
Nearby 17-inch sizes
Reading the 195/55R17 size
- 195 — section width in millimetres (7.68 in).
- 55 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 55 % of the width, 107.3 mm.
- R — radial construction (ZR on the sidewall means a high-speed rated radial; the dimensions are the same).
- 17 — fits a 17-inch diameter wheel.
The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. They must meet at least the values on your vehicle's tire placard.