215/35R17

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 215/35R17 tire size features an overall diameter of 22.93 inches, a section width of 8.5 inches (215mm), and rotates 880 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 4+ vehicle models including Smart Fortwo.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

22.93"

582.4 mm

Section Width

215 mm

8.46" wide

Sidewall Height

2.96"

75.2 mm (35% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

880

Circumference: 72.02"

Rim Diameter

17"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.4" - 7.5"

Optimal rim width range

Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 215/35R17 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)215/35R17
Overall Height:22.9"
Sidewall:3.0"
Revs/Mile:880
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 122.9" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+29.0%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 77.4 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph25.8 mph+5.8 mph
30 mph38.7 mph+8.7 mph
45 mph58.1 mph+13.1 mph
60 mph77.4 mph+17.4 mph
75 mph96.8 mph+21.8 mph
90 mph116.1 mph+26.1 mph

Fender & Suspension Clearance

Fitment Status: MODERATE RISK

Flush fitment. Extends 17.7mm outwards. Check wheel arch clearance under full suspension compression.

Inner Strut Space:7.7mm LESS clearance
Outer Fender Push:Extends 17.7mm further out
Ride Height Delta:+3.32" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 215/35R17 (4+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 215/35R17 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
2009Smart FortwoBRABUS, 2D ConvertibleView 2009 Fortwo
2009Smart FortwoBRABUS, 2D CoupeView 2009 Fortwo
2010Smart FortwoBRABUS, 2D CoupeView 2010 Fortwo
2010Smart FortwoBRABUS, 2D ConvertibleView 2010 Fortwo