225/65R17 tire size
A 225/65R17 tire is 28.52 inches (724.3 mm) tall, 8.86 in (225 mm) wide and fits a 17-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 28.5x8.9R17 — a "29-inch" tire.
| Overall diameter | 28.52 in | 724.3 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.86 in | 225 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.76 in | 146.3 mm |
| Circumference | 89.58 in | 2,275 mm |
| Revolutions | 707.3 per mile | 439.5 per km |
| Rim diameter | 17 in | 431.8 mm |
Compare 225/65R17 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 17-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 225/65R17:
Plus and minus sizes for 225/65R17
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215/80R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 28.54 in | +0.10% |
| 225/75R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 28.29 in | −0.80% |
| 235/75R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 28.88 in | +1.27% |
| 255/70R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 29.06 in | +1.89% |
| 225/70R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 28.40 in | −0.40% |
| 215/75R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 28.70 in | +0.64% |
| 205/80R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 28.91 in | +1.39% |
| 235/70R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 28.95 in | +1.53% |
| 225/60R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 28.63 in | +0.40% |
| 235/55R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 28.18 in | −1.19% |
| 215/60R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 28.16 in | −1.26% |
| 255/50R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 28.04 in | −1.67% |
| 265/45R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 28.39 in | −0.44% |
| 245/50R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 28.65 in | +0.46% |
| 215/55R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 28.31 in | −0.72% |
| 225/55R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 28.74 in | +0.80% |
| 195/55R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 28.44 in | −0.25% |
| 275/40R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 28.66 in | +0.51% |
| 245/45R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 28.68 in | +0.58% |
| 265/40R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 28.35 in | −0.59% |
Vehicles approved with 225/65R17 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 225/65R17 as a standard or optional size (1,189 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
- Toyota RAV4
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
- Mazda CX-5
- Nissan X-Trail
- Fiat Freemont
- Land Rover Discovery Sport
- Ford Kuga
- Honda CR-V
- Suzuki Grand Vitara
- Renault Koleos
- Jaguar E-Pace
- Alfa Romeo Stelvio
- Lexus NX300H
- Suzuki Gr
- Lancia Voyager
- Audi Q5
- Dodge Journey
- Chrysler GdVoyager
- Subaru Legacy
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 225/65R17 size
- 225 — section width in millimetres (8.86 in).
- 65 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 65 % of the width, 146.3 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.