What is the diameter of a 275/55R17 tire?

A 275/55R17 tire has an overall diameter of 28.91 inches (734.3mm).

How many revolutions per mile does a 275/55R17 tire make?

A 275/55R17 tire makes approximately 698 revolutions per mile.

What rim width is recommended for 275/55R17 tires?

The recommended wheel rim width for a 275/55R17 tire is 6.9" - 9.6".

275/55R17

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 275/55R17 tire size features an overall diameter of 28.91 inches, a section width of 10.8 inches (275mm), and rotates 698 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 13+ vehicle models including Mercedes-Benz ML430, Mercedes-Benz ML320.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

28.91"

734.3 mm

Section Width

275 mm

10.83" wide

Sidewall Height

5.95"

151.1 mm (55% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

698

Circumference: 90.82"

Rim Diameter

17"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

6.9" - 9.6"

Optimal rim width range

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 275/55R17 against any proposed tire size below:

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Tire 1 (Stock / Base)275/55R17

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:28.9"

Sidewall:6.0"

Revs/Mile:698

Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:29.6"

Sidewall:5.8"

Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Speedometer Variance

+2.3%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 61.4 mph

Indicated	Actual Speed	Diff
20 mph	20.5 mph	+0.5 mph
30 mph	30.7 mph	+0.7 mph
45 mph	46.0 mph	+1.0 mph
60 mph	61.4 mph	+1.4 mph
75 mph	76.7 mph	+1.7 mph
90 mph	92.1 mph	+2.1 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:+0.33" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 275/55R17 (13+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 275/55R17 tires:

Year	Make & Model	Trim / Variant	Lookup Specs
1999	Mercedes-Benz ML430	ML430	View 1999 ML430 ›
2000	Mercedes-Benz ML430	ML430	View 2000 ML430 ›
2001	Mercedes-Benz ML320	ML320	View 2001 ML320 ›
2001	Mercedes-Benz ML430	ML430	View 2001 ML430 ›
2002	Mercedes-Benz ML320	ML320	View 2002 ML320 ›
2002	Mercedes-Benz ML500	ML500	View 2002 ML500 ›
2003	Mercedes-Benz ML320	ML320	View 2003 ML320 ›
2003	Mercedes-Benz ML350	ML350	View 2003 ML350 ›
2003	Mercedes-Benz ML500	ML500	View 2003 ML500 ›
2004	Mercedes-Benz ML350	ML350	View 2004 ML350 ›
2004	Mercedes-Benz ML500	ML500	View 2004 ML500 ›
2005	Mercedes-Benz ML350	ML350	View 2005 ML350 ›
2005	Mercedes-Benz ML500	ML500	View 2005 ML500 ›