215/60R17C tire size
A 215/60R17C (C = commercial / van) tire is 27.16 inches (689.8 mm) tall, 8.46 in (215 mm) wide and fits a 17-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 27.2x8.5R17.
| Overall diameter | 27.16 in | 689.8 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 in | 215 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.08 in | 129.0 mm |
| Circumference | 85.32 in | 2,167 mm |
| Revolutions | 742.6 per mile | 461.5 per km |
| Rim diameter | 17 in | 431.8 mm |
Compare 215/60R17C with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 17-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 215/60R17C:
Plus and minus sizes for 215/60R17C
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255/60R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 27.05 in | −0.41% |
| 195/80R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 27.28 in | +0.46% |
| 225/70R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 27.40 in | +0.90% |
| 215/70R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 26.85 in | −1.13% |
| 235/60R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 27.10 in | −0.20% |
| 205/70R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 27.30 in | +0.52% |
| 215/65R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 27.00 in | −0.57% |
| 185/75R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 26.93 in | −0.86% |
| 195/60R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 27.21 in | +0.20% |
| 235/50R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 27.25 in | +0.35% |
| 255/45R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 27.04 in | −0.45% |
| 215/55R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 27.31 in | +0.57% |
| 205/50R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 27.07 in | −0.32% |
| 255/40R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 27.03 in | −0.46% |
| 235/45R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 27.33 in | +0.62% |
| 225/45R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 26.97 in | −0.68% |
| 225/40R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 27.09 in | −0.26% |
| 255/35R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 27.03 in | −0.48% |
| 265/35R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 27.30 in | +0.54% |
| 235/40R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 27.40 in | +0.90% |
Vehicles approved with 215/60R17C tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 215/60R17C as a standard or optional size (3,146 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
- Citroen Jumpy
- Peugeot Expert
- Ford Tourneo Custom
- Peugeot Traveller
- Ford Transit Custom
- Renault Trafic
- Toyota Proace
- Nissan NV300
- Volkswagen T6
- Opel Zafira Life
- Volkswagen Caravelle
- Opel Vivaro
- Volkswagen T5
- Citroen SpaceTourer
- Volkswagen e-Caravelle
- Nissan Primastar
- Fiat Talento
- Volkswagen Multivan
- Citroen SpaceTour
- Opel Zafira
- Opel-dangel Zafira Life
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 215/60R17C size
- 215 — section width in millimetres (8.46 in).
- 60 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 60 % of the width, 129.0 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.
- C — commercial (van) construction with a higher load capacity at higher pressure.
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.