245/55R17

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 245/55R17 tire size features an overall diameter of 27.61 inches, a section width of 9.6 inches (245mm), and rotates 730 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 2+ vehicle models including BMW X3.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

27.61"

701.3 mm

Section Width

245 mm

9.65" wide

Sidewall Height

5.31"

134.9 mm (55% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

730

Circumference: 86.74"

Rim Diameter

17"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

6.1" - 8.6"

Optimal rim width range

Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 245/55R17 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)245/55R17
Overall Height:27.6"
Sidewall:5.3"
Revs/Mile:730
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 127.6" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+7.1%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 64.3 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph21.4 mph+1.4 mph
30 mph32.1 mph+2.1 mph
45 mph48.2 mph+3.2 mph
60 mph64.3 mph+4.3 mph
75 mph80.3 mph+5.3 mph
90 mph96.4 mph+6.4 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:+0.98" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 245/55R17 (2+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 245/55R17 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
2011BMW X328iView 2011 X3
2012BMW X328iView 2012 X3