225/50R17 tire size
A 225/50R17 tire is 25.86 inches (656.8 mm) tall, 8.86 in (225 mm) wide and fits a 17-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 25.9x8.9R17.
| Overall diameter | 25.86 in | 656.8 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.86 in | 225 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.43 in | 112.5 mm |
| Circumference | 81.24 in | 2,063 mm |
| Revolutions | 779.9 per mile | 484.6 per km |
| Rim diameter | 17 in | 431.8 mm |
Compare 225/50R17 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 17-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 225/50R17:
Plus and minus sizes for 225/50R17
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195/70R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 25.75 in | −0.43% |
| 215/65R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 26.00 in | +0.56% |
| 225/60R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 25.63 in | −0.88% |
| 205/65R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 25.49 in | −1.42% |
| 225/55R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.74 in | −0.44% |
| 195/65R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.98 in | +0.47% |
| 205/60R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.69 in | −0.67% |
| 245/50R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.65 in | −0.82% |
| 225/45R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 25.97 in | +0.44% |
| 245/40R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 25.72 in | −0.55% |
| 255/40R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 26.03 in | +0.67% |
| 215/45R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 25.62 in | −0.93% |
| 245/35R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 25.75 in | −0.41% |
| 255/35R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 26.03 in | +0.65% |
| 225/40R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 26.09 in | +0.88% |
| 275/30R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 25.50 in | −1.40% |
| 245/30R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 25.79 in | −0.27% |
| 255/30R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 26.02 in | +0.64% |
| 225/35R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 26.20 in | +1.32% |
| 265/30R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 26.26 in | +1.55% |
Vehicles approved with 225/50R17 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 225/50R17 as a standard or optional size (11,009 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
- BMW 3 Series
- Audi A4
- Audi A5
- BMW 4 Series
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- SEAT Alhambra
- Volkswagen Sharan
- Opel Insignia
- Audi TT
- Volvo S80
- Skoda Yeti
- Opel Zafira
- Opel Astra
- Volvo V70
- Alfa Romeo Giulia
- Peugeot 3008
- Skoda Octavia
- Ford S-MAX
- Citroen DS5
- BMW 5 Series
- BMW X1
- Ford Galaxy
- Audi A6
- BMW 2 Series
- Saab 9-3
- Jaguar XE
- Volvo V40
- Alfa Romeo 159SW
- Alfa Romeo 159
- Honda Accord
- Volvo V60
- Renault Laguna
- Audi TTS
- BMW Z4
- Chevrolet Cruze
- Renault Scenic
- Chevrolet Orlando
- Saab 9-5
- Volkswagen Passat
- Alfa Romeo Brera
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
- 205/40R17 (−9.3%)
- 205/45R17 (−6.2%)
- 205/50R17 (−3.0%)
- 205/55R17 (+0.1%)
- 205/60R17 (+3.2%)
- 215/40R17 (−8.1%)
- 215/45R17 (−4.8%)
- 215/50R17 (−1.5%)
- 215/55R17 (+1.8%)
- 215/60R17 (+5.0%)
- 225/40R17 (−6.9%)
- 225/45R17 (−3.4%)
- 225/55R17 (+3.4%)
- 225/60R17 (+6.9%)
- 235/40R17 (−5.6%)
- 235/45R17 (−2.1%)
- 235/50R17 (+1.5%)
- 235/55R17 (+5.1%)
- 235/60R17 (+8.7%)
- 245/40R17 (−4.4%)
- 245/45R17 (−0.7%)
- 245/50R17 (+3.0%)
- 245/55R17 (+6.8%)
Reading the 225/50R17 size
- 225 — section width in millimetres (8.86 in).
- 50 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 50 % of the width, 112.5 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.