What does 215/60R17 mean?
215 |
The tire width is 215mm. |
60 |
The aspect ratio of the tire is 60. Aspect ratio is the relative height of tire sidewall. The number refers to the percentage of sidewall height in relation to tire width. |
R |
The letter in the middle refers to tire construction. Practically all tires sold for cars are radials.
Sometimes you also see tires with RF or ZR. RF indicates the tire is run flat, whereas ZR means the tire has speed rating higher than V. These tires are also radials, as the R indicates. |
17 |
Rim diameter for the tire. |
215/60R17 96H tire size
The width of 215/60R17 96H tire is stated in millimeters and sidewall height in percentages. In this table you’ll find out the 215/60R17 96H tire size in inches as well as few additional metrics:
|
In inches | In millimeters |
Section Width |
8.5″ | 215mm |
Sidewall height |
5.1″ | 129mm |
Diameter / Height |
27.2″ | 690mm |
Circumference |
85.3″ | 2167mm |
Rim Diameter |
17″ | |
Revolutions |
743 per mile | 461 per kilometer |
Rim Size for 215/60R17 96H Tires
Recommended rim sizes for 215/60R17 96H tire:
Diameter | Width Range |
17″ | 6-7.5″ |
What does 96H mean?
The load index 96 means that the tire has been designed to support 1565 lbs or 710 kg.
The speed index H means that the tire has been designed to be used in speed up to 130 mph or 210 kph.