Everything we know about the 165/55 R17 tire size: 1 owner reviews covering 15,000 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
A 165/55 R17 tire is 165 mm wide, its sidewall is 55% of that width (91 mm) tall, and it fits a 17 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 613 mm.
| Section width | 165 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 91 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" (432 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 613 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 1,927 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 519 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 835 |
165/55R17 165/55 ZR17 165-55-17 165 55 17
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
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