What is the diameter of a P255/55R17 tire?

A P255/55R17 tire has an overall diameter of 28.04 inches (712.2mm).

How many revolutions per mile does a P255/55R17 tire make?

A P255/55R17 tire makes approximately 719 revolutions per mile.

What rim width is recommended for P255/55R17 tires?

The recommended wheel rim width for a P255/55R17 tire is 6.4" - 8.9".

P255/55R17

Passenger / P-Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The P255/55R17 tire size features an overall diameter of 28.04 inches, a section width of 10.0 inches (255mm), and rotates 719 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 55+ vehicle models including Dodge Dakota.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

28.04"

712.2 mm

Section Width

255 mm

10.04" wide

Sidewall Height

5.52"

140.2 mm (55% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

719

Circumference: 88.1"

Rim Diameter

17"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

6.4" - 8.9"

Optimal rim width range

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Tire 1 (Stock / Base)255/55R17

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:28.0"

Sidewall:5.5"

Revs/Mile:719

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

+5.5%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 63.3 mph

Indicated	Actual Speed	Diff
20 mph	21.1 mph	+1.1 mph
30 mph	31.6 mph	+1.6 mph
45 mph	47.5 mph	+2.5 mph
60 mph	63.3 mph	+3.3 mph
75 mph	79.1 mph	+4.1 mph
90 mph	94.9 mph	+4.9 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:+0.77" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit P255/55R17 (55+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing P255/55R17 tires:

Year	Make & Model	Trim / Variant	Lookup Specs
1998	Dodge Dakota	R/T, 2D Pickup	View 1998 Dakota ›
1998	Dodge Dakota	R/T, 2D Pickup Extra Cab	View 1998 Dakota ›
1999	Dodge Dakota	R/T, 2D Pickup	View 1999 Dakota ›
1999	Dodge Dakota	R/T, 2D Pickup Extra Cab	View 1999 Dakota ›
2000	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 P	View 2000 Dakota ›
2000	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic	View 2000 Dakota ›
2000	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard	View 2000 Dakota ›
2000	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic	View 2000 Dakota ›
2000	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard	View 2000 Dakota ›
2000	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup, 2.5 P	View 2000 Dakota ›
2000	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic	View 2000 Dakota ›
2000	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard	View 2000 Dakota ›
2000	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic	View 2000 Dakota ›
2000	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard	View 2000 Dakota ›
2000	Dodge Dakota	Base, 4D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic	View 2000 Dakota ›
2000	Dodge Dakota	Base, 4D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard	View 2000 Dakota ›
2000	Dodge Dakota	Base, 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic	View 2000 Dakota ›
2000	Dodge Dakota	Base, 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard	View 2000 Dakota ›
2000	Dodge Dakota	Base, 4D Pickup, 5.9 Z, RWD	View 2000 Dakota ›
2000	Dodge Dakota	R/T, 2D Pickup	View 2000 Dakota ›
2000	Dodge Dakota	R/T, 2D Pickup Extra Cab	View 2000 Dakota ›
2001	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 P	View 2001 Dakota ›
2001	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic	View 2001 Dakota ›
2001	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard	View 2001 Dakota ›
2001	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic	View 2001 Dakota ›
2001	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard	View 2001 Dakota ›
2001	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup, 2.5 P	View 2001 Dakota ›
2001	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic	View 2001 Dakota ›
2001	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard	View 2001 Dakota ›
2001	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic	View 2001 Dakota ›
2001	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard	View 2001 Dakota ›
2001	Dodge Dakota	Base, 4D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic	View 2001 Dakota ›
2001	Dodge Dakota	Base, 4D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard	View 2001 Dakota ›
2001	Dodge Dakota	Base, 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic	View 2001 Dakota ›
2001	Dodge Dakota	Base, 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard	View 2001 Dakota ›
2001	Dodge Dakota	Base, 4D Pickup, 5.9 Z, RWD	View 2001 Dakota ›
2001	Dodge Dakota	R/T, 2D Pickup	View 2001 Dakota ›
2001	Dodge Dakota	R/T, 2D Pickup Extra Cab	View 2001 Dakota ›
2002	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 P	View 2002 Dakota ›
2002	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic	View 2002 Dakota ›
2002	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard	View 2002 Dakota ›
2002	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic	View 2002 Dakota ›
2002	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard	View 2002 Dakota ›
2002	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup, 2.5 P	View 2002 Dakota ›
2002	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic	View 2002 Dakota ›
2002	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard	View 2002 Dakota ›
2002	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic	View 2002 Dakota ›
2002	Dodge Dakota	Base, 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard	View 2002 Dakota ›
2002	Dodge Dakota	Base, 4D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic	View 2002 Dakota ›
2002	Dodge Dakota	Base, 4D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard	View 2002 Dakota ›
2002	Dodge Dakota	Base, 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic	View 2002 Dakota ›
2002	Dodge Dakota	Base, 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard	View 2002 Dakota ›
2002	Dodge Dakota	Base, 4D Pickup, 5.9 Z, RWD	View 2002 Dakota ›
2003	Dodge Dakota	R/T, 2D Pickup	View 2003 Dakota ›
2003	Dodge Dakota	R/T, 2D Pickup Extra Cab	View 2003 Dakota ›