Best 275/55 R17 Tires. Rims & Conversion Info

275/55 R17 in inches What rims fit 275/55 R17 tires What is 275/55 R17?

Best 275/55 R17 Summer Tires

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General Grabber UHP
Overall: 82.1%
Dry: 85.5%
Wet: 86%
Comfort: 81.5%
Wear: 82.5%
Buy again: 85%
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Best 275/55 R17 Truck/SUV All-Season Tires

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Kumho Road Venture APT KL51
Overall: 80.1%
Dry: 83%
Wet: 81%
Snow: 70%
Comfort: 89%
Wear: 83%
Buy again: 89%
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Michelin Latitude Tour HP
Overall: 70.7%
Dry: 71%
Wet: 64%
Snow: 80%
Comfort: 77%
Wear: 72%
Buy again: 60%
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Michelin Premier LTX
Overall: 49%
Dry: 89%
Wet: 87%
Snow: 71%
Comfort: 86%
Wear: 49%
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Toyo Proxes ST III
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275/55 R17 in inches

275/55 R17 tires' overall diameter is 28.9 inches, tire width is 10.8 inches, the tire can be mounted on 17 inches wheel and the circumference is 90.8". With that parameters, we can calculate that it will take approximately 697.8 revolutions per mile.

So the closest metric tire size of 275/55R17 existing size in inches is 31x10.50R17, which is 7.27% taller and -2.78% more narrow.

You can use our handy tire size calculator to compare 275/55 R17 vs 31x10.50R17.

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What rims fit 275/55 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 275/55 R17 tires:

Rim diameter x rim width

275/55 R17 – what does it mean?

Parameter Meaning
275 The first number shows that the tire has a section width of 275 mm or approximately 10.8 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 ~ 152mm
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.