Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
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215/55 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for lowcost tyres - there are tyre models available, which can be compared to 325/30 R21, 155/60 R15, 155/65 R13. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 118.25 mm. The wheel diameter is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is mm, which is very similar to 275/70 R16(2486.26 mm), 215/70 R15(2142.57 mm), 285/35 R21(2302.47 mm), 225/35 R20(2090.73 mm), 285/50 R20(2491.28 mm), 225/50 R18(2143.19 mm), 295/35 R19(2164.87 mm). You can find 215/55 R17 on 36 car models - mainly Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford, Kia, Opel.