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215/45R17

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 215/45R17 tire size features an overall diameter of 24.62 inches, a section width of 8.5 inches (215mm), and rotates 819 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 150+ vehicle models including Ford Focus.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

24.62"

625.3 mm

Section Width

215 mm

8.46" wide

Sidewall Height

3.81"

96.8 mm (45% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

819

Circumference: 77.34"

Rim Diameter

17"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.4" - 7.5"

Optimal rim width range

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 215/45R17 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)215/45R17
Overall Height:24.6"
Sidewall:3.8"
Revs/Mile:819
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 124.6" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+20.1%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 72.1 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph24.0 mph+4.0 mph
30 mph36.0 mph+6.0 mph
45 mph54.1 mph+9.1 mph
60 mph72.1 mph+12.1 mph
75 mph90.1 mph+15.1 mph
90 mph108.1 mph+18.1 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:+2.48" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 215/45R17 (150+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 215/45R17 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
2002Ford FocusSVTView 2002 Focus ›
2003Ford FocusSVT, 2D HatchbackView 2003 Focus ›
2003Ford FocusSVT, 4D HatchbackView 2003 Focus ›
2004Ford FocusSVT, 2D HatchbackView 2004 Focus ›
2004Ford FocusSVT, 4D HatchbackView 2004 Focus ›
2004Honda S2000S2000View 2004 S2000 ›
2005Honda S2000S2000View 2005 S2000 ›
2006Honda CivicSiView 2006 Civic ›
2006Honda S2000S2000View 2006 S2000 ›
2007Honda CivicSi, 2D CoupeView 2007 Civic ›
2007Honda CivicSi, 4D SedanView 2007 Civic ›
2007Honda S2000S2000View 2007 S2000 ›
2008Honda CivicSi, 2D CoupeView 2008 Civic ›
2008Honda CivicSi, 4D SedanView 2008 Civic ›
2008Honda S2000CRView 2008 S2000 ›
2008Honda S2000BaseView 2008 S2000 ›
2009Honda CivicSi, 2D CoupeView 2009 Civic ›
2009Honda CivicSi, 4D SedanView 2009 Civic ›
2009Honda S2000BaseView 2009 S2000 ›
2009Honda S2000CRView 2009 S2000 ›
2010Honda CivicSi, 2D CoupeView 2010 Civic ›
2010Honda CivicSi, 4D SedanView 2010 Civic ›
2011Honda CivicSi, 2D CoupeView 2011 Civic ›
2011Honda CivicSi, 4D SedanView 2011 Civic ›
2012Honda CivicSi, 2D CoupeView 2012 Civic ›
2012Honda CivicSi, 4D SedanView 2012 Civic ›
2013Honda CivicSi, 2D CoupeView 2013 Civic ›
2013Honda CivicSi, 4D SedanView 2013 Civic ›
2003Hyundai TiburonGT, AutomaticView 2003 Tiburon ›
2003Hyundai TiburonGT, Standard, M5GF1View 2003 Tiburon ›
2003Hyundai TiburonGT, Standard, MFA60View 2003 Tiburon ›
2004Hyundai TiburonGT, AutomaticView 2004 Tiburon ›
2004Hyundai TiburonGT, Standard, M5GF1View 2004 Tiburon ›
2004Hyundai TiburonGT, Standard, MFA60View 2004 Tiburon ›
2005Hyundai TiburonGT, AutomaticView 2005 Tiburon ›
2005Hyundai TiburonGT, StandardView 2005 Tiburon ›
2005Hyundai TiburonSEView 2005 Tiburon ›
2007Hyundai TiburonGT Limited, AutomaticView 2007 Tiburon ›
2007Hyundai TiburonGT Limited, StandardView 2007 Tiburon ›
2007Hyundai TiburonGT, AutomaticView 2007 Tiburon ›
2007Hyundai TiburonGT, StandardView 2007 Tiburon ›
2007Hyundai TiburonSEView 2007 Tiburon ›
2008Hyundai TiburonGT LimitedView 2008 Tiburon ›
2008Hyundai TiburonGT, AutomaticView 2008 Tiburon ›
2008Hyundai TiburonGT, StandardView 2008 Tiburon ›
2008Hyundai TiburonSEView 2008 Tiburon ›
2009Hyundai Elantra TouringAutomaticView 2009 Elantra Touring ›
2009Hyundai Elantra TouringStandardView 2009 Elantra Touring ›
2019Hyundai Veloster2.0, Standard TransView 2019 Veloster ›
2019Hyundai Veloster2.0, Automatic TransView 2019 Veloster ›
2020Hyundai Veloster2.0, Automatic TransView 2020 Veloster ›
2020Hyundai Veloster2.0, Standard TransView 2020 Veloster ›
2021Hyundai Veloster2.0, Standard TransView 2021 Veloster ›
2002Lexus IS 300SportCrossView 2002 IS 300 ›
2003Lexus IS 300SportCrossView 2003 IS 300 ›
2004Lexus IS 300SportCrossView 2004 IS 300 ›
2005Lexus IS 300SportCrossView 2005 IS 300 ›
2003Mazda ProtegeMazdaspeedView 2003 Protege ›
2025Mini CooperBase, 2D ConvertibleView 2025 Cooper ›
2025Mini CooperBase, 2D HatchbackView 2025 Cooper ›
2025Mini CooperBase, 4D HatchbackView 2025 Cooper ›
2025Mini CooperS, 4D HatchbackView 2025 Cooper ›
2025Mini CooperS, 2D HatchbackView 2025 Cooper ›
2025Mini CooperS, 2D ConvertibleView 2025 Cooper ›
2002Nissan SentraSE-R Spec VView 2002 Sentra ›
2003Nissan SentraSE-R Spec VView 2003 Sentra ›
2004Nissan SentraSE-R Spec VView 2004 Sentra ›
2005Nissan SentraSE-R Spec VView 2005 Sentra ›
2006Nissan SentraSE-R Spec VView 2006 Sentra ›
1999Saab 9-3ViggenView 1999 9-3 ›
2000Saab 9-3Viggen, 2D ConvertibleView 2000 9-3 ›
2000Saab 9-3Viggen, 4D HatchbackView 2000 9-3 ›
2000Saab 9-3Viggen, 2D HatchbackView 2000 9-3 ›
2001Saab 9-3Viggen, 2D HatchbackView 2001 9-3 ›
2001Saab 9-3Viggen, 4D HatchbackView 2001 9-3 ›
2001Saab 9-3Viggen, 2D ConvertibleView 2001 9-3 ›
2002Saab 9-3Viggen, 2D ConvertibleView 2002 9-3 ›
2002Saab 9-3Viggen, 4D HatchbackView 2002 9-3 ›
2002Saab 9-3Viggen, 2D HatchbackView 2002 9-3 ›
2004Saturn Ion Red LineIon Red LineView 2004 Ion Red Line ›
2005Saturn Ion Red LineIon Red LineView 2005 Ion Red Line ›
2006Scion tCAutomaticView 2006 tC ›
2006Scion tCStandardView 2006 tC ›
2007Scion tCBase, AutomaticView 2007 tC ›
2007Scion tCBase, StandardView 2007 tC ›
2008Scion tCBase, StandardView 2008 tC ›
2008Scion tCBase, AutomaticView 2008 tC ›
2009Scion tCAutomaticView 2009 tC ›
2009Scion tCStandardView 2009 tC ›
2010Scion tCAutomaticView 2010 tC ›
2010Scion tCStandardView 2010 tC ›
2013Scion FR-SAutomatic TransView 2013 FR-S ›
2013Scion FR-SStandard TransView 2013 FR-S ›
2014Scion FR-SAutomatic TransView 2014 FR-S ›
2014Scion FR-SStandard TransView 2014 FR-S ›
2015Scion FR-SStandard TransView 2015 FR-S ›
2015Scion FR-SAutomatic TransView 2015 FR-S ›
2016Scion FR-SStandard TransView 2016 FR-S ›
2016Scion FR-SAutomatic TransView 2016 FR-S ›
2005Subaru LegacyGT Limited, 4D Sedan, AutomaticView 2005 Legacy ›
2005Subaru LegacyGT Limited, 4D Sedan, StandardView 2005 Legacy ›
2005Subaru LegacyGT Limited, 4D Wagon, AutomaticView 2005 Legacy ›
2005Subaru LegacyGT Limited, 4D Wagon, StandardView 2005 Legacy ›
2005Subaru LegacyGT, 4D Sedan, AutomaticView 2005 Legacy ›
2005Subaru LegacyGT, 4D Sedan, StandardView 2005 Legacy ›
2005Subaru LegacyGT, 4D Wagon, AutomaticView 2005 Legacy ›
2005Subaru LegacyGT, 4D Wagon, StandardView 2005 Legacy ›
2006Subaru ImprezaWRX Limited, 4D Sedan, AutomaticView 2006 Impreza ›
2006Subaru ImprezaWRX Limited, 4D Sedan, StandardView 2006 Impreza ›
2006Subaru ImprezaWRX Limited, 4D Wagon, AutomaticView 2006 Impreza ›
2006Subaru ImprezaWRX Limited, 4D Wagon, StandardView 2006 Impreza ›
2006Subaru ImprezaWRX TRView 2006 Impreza ›
2006Subaru ImprezaWRX, 4D SedanView 2006 Impreza ›
2006Subaru ImprezaWRX, 4D WagonView 2006 Impreza ›
2006Subaru LegacyGT, 4D Sedan, AutomaticView 2006 Legacy ›
2006Subaru LegacyGT, 4D Sedan, StandardView 2006 Legacy ›
2006Subaru LegacyGT, 4D Wagon, AutomaticView 2006 Legacy ›
2006Subaru LegacyGT, 4D Wagon, StandardView 2006 Legacy ›
2007Subaru ImprezaWRX, 4D SedanView 2007 Impreza ›
2007Subaru ImprezaWRX Limited, 4D Wagon, StandardView 2007 Impreza ›
2007Subaru ImprezaWRX TRView 2007 Impreza ›
2007Subaru ImprezaWRX Limited, 4D Wagon, AutomaticView 2007 Impreza ›
2007Subaru ImprezaWRX Limited, 4D Sedan, AutomaticView 2007 Impreza ›
2007Subaru ImprezaWRX Limited, 4D Sedan, StandardView 2007 Impreza ›
2007Subaru ImprezaWRX, 4D WagonView 2007 Impreza ›
2007Subaru LegacyGT Limited, 4D Sedan, AutomaticView 2007 Legacy ›
2007Subaru LegacyGT Limited, 4D Sedan, StandardView 2007 Legacy ›
2007Subaru LegacyGT Limited, 4D WagonView 2007 Legacy ›
2008Subaru LegacyGT Limited, AutomaticView 2008 Legacy ›
2008Subaru LegacyGT Limited, StandardView 2008 Legacy ›
2009Subaru LegacyGT Limited, StandardView 2009 Legacy ›
2009Subaru LegacyGT Limited, AutomaticView 2009 Legacy ›
2009Subaru LegacyRView 2009 Legacy ›
2013Subaru BRZLimited, Automatic TransView 2013 BRZ ›
2013Subaru BRZLimited, Standard TransView 2013 BRZ ›
2013Subaru BRZPremium, Standard TransView 2013 BRZ ›
2013Subaru BRZPremium, Automatic TransView 2013 BRZ ›
2014Subaru BRZLimited, Standard TransView 2014 BRZ ›
2014Subaru BRZLimited, Automatic TransView 2014 BRZ ›
2014Subaru BRZPremiumView 2014 BRZ ›
2015Subaru BRZLimited, Automatic TransView 2015 BRZ ›
2015Subaru BRZLimited, Standard TransView 2015 BRZ ›
2015Subaru BRZPremiumView 2015 BRZ ›
2015Subaru BRZSeries.Blue, Standard TransView 2015 BRZ ›
2015Subaru BRZSeries.Blue, Automatic TransView 2015 BRZ ›
2016Subaru BRZLimited, Automatic TransView 2016 BRZ ›
2016Subaru BRZLimited, Standard TransView 2016 BRZ ›
2016Subaru BRZSeries.HyperBlueView 2016 BRZ ›
2016Subaru BRZPremiumView 2016 BRZ ›
2017Subaru BRZLimited, Automatic TransView 2017 BRZ ›