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215/60R17 vs 235/55R17

235/55R17 is 0.1% taller (+0.02 in) and 0.79 in wider than 215/60R17.

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235/55R17 is 0.1% taller than 215/60R17. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

215/60R17235/55R17Change
Diameter27.16″27.18″+0.02″+0.1%
Width8.46″9.25″+0.79″+9.3%
Sidewall5.08″5.09″+0.01″+0.2%
Circumference85.3″85.4″+0.1″+0.1%
Wheel17″17″Same
Revs per mile743742−1
SideTread
215/60R17235/55R17
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.0mph

Real speed on 235/55R17.

Ground clearance+0.01in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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215/60R17 or 235/55R17?

Can I use 235/55R17 instead of 215/60R17?

235/55R17 is 0.1% taller than 215/60R17. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap. Also match or beat the original load index and speed rating, and check that the wheel width suits the new tire.

Will my speedometer be off?

At an indicated 60 mph on 235/55R17 you are really doing 60.0 mph if the speedometer was set up for 215/60R17. Going the other way, 215/60R17 would make it read 60.0 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.01 in (+0 mm) under the axle.

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