215/50 R17

What size is 215/50 R17?

215/50 R17 has an overall diameter of about 25.46 in, a section width of 8.46 in and a sidewall height of 4.23 in. It turns roughly 792 times per mile. Below are the exact figures plus in-tolerance plus/minus sizes you can switch to safely.

Fitment verdict

235/35 R19 stays within the configured tolerance for 215/50 R17: 0.0% diameter and 0.0% speedometer effect.

Metric This size: 215/50 R17 Alternative: 235/35 R19 Difference Verdict
Overall diameter 25.46 in 25.48 in 0.0% Within tolerance
Section width 8.46 in 9.25 in +0.79 in Computed difference
Sidewall height 4.23 in 3.24 in -0.99 in Computed difference
Circumference 80.00 in 80.04 in 0.0% Within tolerance
Speedo 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Within tolerance

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Specification

Overall diameter25.46 in
Section width8.46 in
Sidewall height4.23 in
Circumference80.00 in
Revolutions 492 /km · 792 /mi

In-tolerance sizes

Alternative sizes that stay within the safe diameter tolerance:

Size Diameter Speedo Verdict
235/35 R19 +0.0% +0.0% ✓ OK
205/65 R15 +0.1% +0.1% ✓ OK
235/40 R18 -0.2% -0.2% ✓ OK
235/45 R17 -0.5% -0.5% ✓ OK
215/55 R16 -0.6% -0.6% ✓ OK
245/45 R17 +0.9% +0.9% ✓ OK
205/60 R16 +0.9% +0.9% ✓ OK
195/60 R16 -1.0% -1.0% ✓ OK
245/40 R18 +1.0% +1.0% ✓ OK
225/35 R19 -1.0% -1.0% ✓ OK
225/55 R16 +1.1% +1.1% ✓ OK
245/35 R19 +1.1% +1.1% ✓ OK

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Units
✓ Within toleranceDiameter +0.0% (+0.01 in) · US (~3%)
  • Within tolerance · Diameter +0.0%.
  • Speedo @ 60: 60 mph60.0 mph.
  • Sidewall -0.99 in · Width +0.79 in.
Diameter+0.0%+0.01 in
Speedo @ 60+0.0%60 mph60.0 mph
Sidewall-0.99 inWidth +0.79 in
How this result is calculated

Computed from nominal tire-size geometry: diameter, circumference and speedometer error. It does not check wheel-arch, suspension or brake clearance.

Methodology
Diameter
25.46 in 25.48 in+0.01 in
Sidewall
4.23 in 3.24 in-0.99 in
Width
8.46 in 9.25 in+0.79 in
Circumference
80.00 in 80.04 in+0.0%
Revs / mile
792 792
Speedo @ 60
60 mph 60.0 mph+0.0%
Δ⌀ +0.3 mm
  • Current215/50 R17
  • New235/35 R19
  • Grounded to the road: the axle rises +0.01 in.

Result report

215/50 R17 235/35 R19 · Within tolerance

Use this size when shopping: 235/35 R19

Use this size when shopping

Geometric estimate. Always verify physical clearance (arches, suspension, brakes) before fitting.

Safe alternative sizes

SizeDiameterSpeedo @ 100Use this
−1″ 185/65R16+0.0%+0.0%
OE 215/50R17+0.0%+0.0%
+1″ 135/70R18-0.1%-0.1%
+2″ 205/40R19-0.0%-0.0%

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Last reviewed: 2026-06-28

Last reviewed: 2026-06-28
What changed
  • Reviewed deterministic geometry, load/speed references, sitemap inclusion and localized page shell.