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17-inch tires: sizes and treadwear
Quick answer: NHTSA’s UTQG data lists 56 tire sizes for 17-inch wheels (56 with a treadwear grade). 266 tire lines have a grade at one or more of them, and the median treadwear across line × size grades is 460. The size with the most graded lines is 225/45R17 (47).
56graded sizes
266lines
460median grade
746line × size grades
17-inch sizes in the NHTSA data
| Size | Graded lines | Highest treadwear | Median treadwear |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225/45R17 | 47 | 700 | 360 |
| 225/55R17 | 43 | 700 | 460 |
| 235/65R17 | 41 | 700 | 520 |
| 215/55R17 | 40 | 720 | 420 |
| 225/50R17 | 39 | 600 | 400 |
| 215/50R17 | 37 | 740 | 420 |
| 225/65R17 | 35 | 700 | 540 |
| 215/45R17 | 33 | 620 | 360 |
| 235/55R17 | 31 | 700 | 420 |
| 225/60R17 | 25 | 700 | 520 |
| 245/65R17 | 25 | 700 | 540 |
| 205/50R17 | 23 | 520 | 320 |
| 265/65R17 | 23 | 800 | 540 |
| 265/70R17 | 23 | 800 | 560 |
| 215/65R17 | 21 | 700 | 500 |
| 245/45R17 | 21 | 500 | 400 |
| 235/45R17 | 20 | 500 | 360 |
| 245/70R17 | 19 | 800 | 560 |
| 205/55R17 | 18 | 500 | 300 |
| 215/60R17 | 18 | 820 | 450 |
| 245/40R17 | 17 | 500 | 300 |
| 205/40R17 | 13 | 500 | 360 |
| 205/45R17 | 13 | 500 | 400 |
| 235/70R17 | 12 | 600 | 500 |
| 215/40R17 | 10 | 500 | 320 |
| 235/60R17 | 10 | 740 | 560 |
| 255/40R17 | 9 | 500 | 340 |
| 255/65R17 | 9 | 600 | 500 |
| 235/50R17 | 7 | 500 | 400 |
| 255/70R17 | 7 | 800 | 580 |
| 205/60R17 | 5 | 400 | 280 |
| 235/40R17 | 5 | 360 | 200 |
| 265/60R17 | 4 | 460 | 390 |
| 275/40R17 | 4 | 360 | 320 |
| 275/60R17 | 4 | 500 | 460 |
| 285/70R17 | 4 | 660 | 540 |
| 275/55R17 | 3 | 460 | 360 |
| 275/65R17 | 3 | 500 | 500 |
| 235/75R17 | 2 | 700 | 580 |
| 245/50R17 | 2 | 340 | 280 |
Showing 40 of 56 sizes, most graded lines first. Sizes link only where this build has a page. Click a heading to sort.
Treadwear mix at 17 inches
| Treadwear band | Line × size grades | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 200 | 26 | 3.5% |
| 200–299 | 80 | 10.7% |
| 300–399 | 154 | 20.6% |
| 400–499 | 151 | 20.2% |
| 500–599 | 243 | 32.6% |
| 600–699 | 58 | 7.8% |
| 700–799 | 29 | 3.9% |
| 800 and up | 5 | 0.7% |
Brands with the most 17-inch lines
| Brand | Lines graded at 17 inches |
|---|---|
| Hankook | 42 |
| Bridgestone | 23 |
| Falken | 17 |
| Continental | 13 |
| Dunlop | 12 |
| Michelin | 11 |
| Tornel | 11 |
| Nexen | 10 |
| Yokohama | 10 |
| Firestone | 8 |
Highest treadwear grades at 17 inches
| Tire line | Size | Treadwear |
|---|---|---|
| Hankook Dynapro HP2 (OE) | 215/60R17 | 820 |
| Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra | 265/65R17 | 800 |
| Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra | 265/70R17 | 800 |
| Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra | 245/70R17 | 800 |
| Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra | 255/70R17 | 800 |
| Bridgestone TURANZA T001 | 215/50R17 | 740 |
| Hankook Optimo H725 (OE) | 235/60R17 | 740 |
| Hankook KInERGy XP | 215/55R17 | 720 |
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FAQ
What does the 17 mean in a tire size?
In a size like 225/65R17, the number after R is the wheel (rim) diameter in inches. It must match your wheel exactly; width and aspect ratio come from your vehicle's placard.
What is the most common 17-inch tire size in NHTSA's data?
By number of graded lines, 225/45R17 (47 line × size grades), followed by 225/55R17 (43). This reflects what is in the NHTSA database, not sales.
What is the typical treadwear grade for 17-inch tires?
The median across 746 line × size grades is 460. Treadwear is the maker's wear rating relative to a control tire, not miles.