Best 245/55 R17 Tires. Rims & Conversion Info
Best 245/55 R17 All-Season Tires
Michelin Primacy MXM4
Overall: 65.8% Dry: 83.5%Wet: 77%Snow: 53.5%Comfort: 76.5%Wear: 76.5%Buy again: 58%Check on Amazon
Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Run Flat
Overall: 47% Dry: 82%Wet: 79%Snow: 61%Comfort: 68%Wear: 65%Check on AmazonBest 245/55 R17 Summer Tires
Michelin Primacy 3
Overall: 77.1% Dry: 80.7%Wet: 81%Comfort: 81%Wear: 68%Buy again: 68%Check on Amazon
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Run Flat
Overall: 33.5% Dry: 79.5%Wet: 75.5%Comfort: 59%Wear: 45%Check on AmazonBest 245/55 R17 Truck/SUV All-Season Tires
Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 RFT
Overall: 33% Dry: 77%Wet: 68%Snow: 50%Comfort: 57%Wear: 52%Check on AmazonBest 245/55 R17 Winter Tires
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II
Overall: 81% Dry: 87%Wet: 89%Snow: 81%Comfort: 88%Wear: 84%Check on Amazon245/55 R17 in inches
245/55 R17 tires' overall diameter is 27.6 inches, tire width is 9.6 inches, the tire can be mounted on 17 inches wheel and the circumference is 86.7". With that parameters, we can calculate that it will take approximately 730.8 revolutions per mile.
So the closest metric tire size of 245/55R17 existing size in inches is 31x10.50R17, which is 12.32% taller and 9.38% wider.
You can use our handy tire size calculator to compare 245/55 R17 vs 31x10.50R17.
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What rims fit 245/55 R17 tires?
For each tire size there often there are several wheel sizes. You can't put too wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa. Here is what size of the wheels your vehicle needs for 245/55 R17 tires:
Rim diameter x rim width
- 17x7.5
- 17x8
- 17x7
245/55 R17 – what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 245 | The first number shows that the tire has a section width of 245 mm or approximately 9.6 inches. |
| 55 | The second number is the aspect ratio or sidewall height. In this case, it is 55%. It shows the height of the tire from the ground to the rim edge or the height of the tire's cross-section which is 55% of the width or ~ 135mm |
| R17 | The letter R means this tire is radial. Most of all tires nowadays are radial. The number is the tire diameter in inches. It means that the tire will fit 17-inch wheels |
If you want to know more about how to decipher information inscribed on your tires, including aspects such as the tire height, tire width, and the diameter of the wheel, this guide provides an in-depth look at how to read a tire sidewall. These measurements can reveal a wealth of information about your tire's specifications and suitability for your vehicle. Mastering these details will allow you to make informed decisions when buying or replacing your tires.