215/55 R17 Tyres in Park Royal
215 mm wide, 55% profile, for a 17-inch wheel. Fitted at our NW10 workshop, with live prices online.
215/55 R17 is a 17-inch tyre, 215 mm wide, with a sidewall 118.2 mm tall (55% of the width). We fit 215/55 R17 tyres at our Park Royal garage in NW10, with balancing, a new valve and disposal of the old tyre included. The price depends on the brand: see live prices for 215/55 R17. It is fitted to cars such as the Audi Q2, Cupra Formentor and Fiat 500X.
What 215/55 R17 means
- 215: the tyre is 215 mm wide, measured across the sidewalls.
- 55: the sidewall height is 55% of the width, so 215 × 55% = 118.2 mm.
- R: radial construction. A ZR in the same place is the same size with a speed marking for over 240 km/h.
- 17: it fits a 17-inch wheel. Overall diameter is 17 × 25.4 mm plus two sidewalls: 668.3 mm.
The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall (for example 91V). Replace like for like or higher, as your handbook states.
Cars that use 215/55 R17
Manufacturer and tyre-maker fitment listings give 215/55 R17 for these models, usually as one of several wheel options. The size on your own tyres, or on the placard in the door frame, is the one to match.
| Make | Model | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | Q2 | GA (2016-) |
| Cupra | Ateca | Cupra Ateca 5FP (2018-) |
| Cupra | Formentor | KM (2020-) |
| Fiat | 500X | 334 (2015-2024, facelift 2018), incl. Cross and Urban |
| Fiat | Tipo Cross | 356 facelift (2021-) |
| Ford | Focus Active | Mk4 (2018-2025) |
| Ford | Puma | (2019-) |
| Honda | HR-V | 2nd gen RU (2015-2021) |
| Hyundai | Kona | OS (2017-2023, facelift 2020) petrol / hybrid |
| Hyundai | Kona Electric | OS (2018-2023) |
| Kia | Niro | SG2 2nd gen (2022-) |
| Kia | e-Niro | DE 1st gen electric (2018-2022) |
| Lexus | ES 300h | XZ10 (2019-), incl. 2021 facelift |
| MG | MG ZS (petrol) | Mk1 facelift (ZS11, 2020-2024) |
| MG | MG ZS / ZS Hybrid+ | Mk2 (ZS3A, 2024-) |
| MG | MG ZS EV | Mk1 facelift (2021-2024) |
| Nissan | Juke | F15 facelift (2014-2019) |
| Peugeot | 508 | 2nd gen (2018-, facelift 2023), fastback and SW |
| SEAT | Ateca | Mk1 (5FP, 2016-) 4Drive |
| SEAT | Ateca | Mk1 (5FP, 2016-) front-wheel drive |
| Skoda | Karoq | Mk1 (NU, 2017-) |
| Skoda | Superb | Mk3 (3V, 2015-2024) |
| Suzuki | S-Cross | Mk2 (2022-) |
| Suzuki | SX4 S-Cross | JY facelift (2016-2021, 1.0 and 1.4 Boosterjet, 1.4 mild hybrid) |
| Suzuki | Vitara | LY (2015-, facelifts 2018 and 2024) |
| Toyota | Yaris Cross | XP210 (2021-) |
| Vauxhall | Insignia | B (2017-2022) |
| Volkswagen | Caddy | Mk5 / SK (2020-) |
| Volkswagen | Passat | B8 (2014-2023, saloon and estate) |
| Volkswagen | T-Roc | Mk1 / A1 (2017-2025) |
| Volkswagen | Touran | Mk2 / 5T (2015-) |
What to look for in a 215/55 R17 tyre
- Check the load index. Many of the SUVs, crossovers and vans on this size are heavy, and some are fitted with reinforced (XL) tyres. Match or beat the load index on the tyres you are replacing.
- Winter or all-season. If you want winter or all-season tyres in 215/55 R17, the live list shows what is made in this size today; not every pattern is made in every size.
215/55 R17 tyres by price band
These are the brands we fit, by price band. Which of them make 215/55 R17, and at what price today, is on the live price list.
- Premium: Continental, Pirelli, Hankook, Yokohama, Bridgestone, Dunlop, Goodyear, Michelin
- Mid-range: Avon, Nankang, Roadstone, Kumho
- Budget: Accelera, Linglong
Prices for 215/55 R17 depend on the brand — see live fitted prices for 215/55 R17.
Book online, call 020 3886 2355 or WhatsApp 07476 586 589. We fit at Unit 4 Unimix House, Abbey Road, Park Royal, London, NW10 7TR, balancing and a new valve included.
Sizes next to 215/55 R17
Same 17-inch rim, one step wider, narrower, taller or lower.
Sizes with a similar overall diameter
These sizes are within 3% of the 668.3 mm diameter of 215/55 R17 on paper, and within 20 mm of its width. That alone does not make them approved for your car: check the handbook or the door placard, and keep one size across an axle.
| Size | Overall diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 235/45 R18 | 668.7 mm | +0.1% |
| 195/60 R17 | 665.8 mm | -0.4% |
| 215/60 R16 | 664.4 mm | -0.6% |
| 215/50 R18 | 672.2 mm | +0.6% |
| 205/65 R16 | 672.9 mm | +0.7% |
| 195/65 R16 | 659.9 mm | -1.3% |
See all tyre sizes, or read how our tyre fitting works.
Frequently asked questions
Is 215/55 R17 the same as 215/55 ZR17?
Yes, the dimensions are the same. The Z marks a tyre rated for over 240 km/h (149 mph); the exact rating is the letter after the load index, such as W or Y. Fit at least the speed rating your handbook gives for the car.
Can I fit 235/45 R18 instead of 215/55 R17?
Only if 235/45 R18 is listed for your car. On paper it is 668.7 mm tall against 668.3 mm for 215/55 R17, a 0.1% difference, so the speedometer would barely change. It also needs an 18-inch wheel instead of a 17-inch one. Wheel width, arch clearance, load index and speed rating must suit the car too, so check the handbook or the door placard, and fit one size across an axle.
How tall is a 215/55 R17 tyre?
About 668.3 mm (26.3 inches) across when new and unloaded: the 17-inch rim (431.8 mm) plus two sidewalls of 118.2 mm, which is 55% of the 215 mm width. Real tyres differ by a few millimetres between brands and patterns.
Which cars use 215/55 R17 tyres?
Fitment listings give 215/55 R17 for the Audi Q2, Cupra Formentor, Fiat 500X, Ford Focus Active, Honda HR-V and Hyundai Kona, among others. One model can use several sizes depending on its wheels, so check the sidewall of your own tyres before you book.
Same-Day Tyre Fitting & Walk-Ins Welcome
New tyres fitted while you wait, plus puncture repairs, wheel balancing and battery replacement at our Park Royal workshop. No appointment needed for tyres, just call in.