17-inch rim · dimensions and fitment reference
215/60 R17C tyre size
215/60 R17C has a nominal diameter of 689.8 mm (27.16 inches) and a 129 mm sidewall. Check the dimensions, car-guide matches and neighbouring rim-size alternatives below.
215/60 R17C dimensions
| Measurement | Millimetres | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 689.8 | 27.16 |
| Sidewall height | 129 | 5.08 |
| Section width | 215 | 8.46 |
| Circumference | 2,167.07 | 85.32 |
| Rim diameter | 431.8 | 17 |
- Revolutions per kilometre
- 461.45
- Revolutions per mile
- 742.64
Calculated from the nominal size, without load or tread wear. Revolutions use nominal circumference, not a measured rolling circumference. Tyre model, inflation, load and rim width can change the real dimensions.
Reading the size
215 is the nominal section width in millimetres, not tread width. 60 is the sidewall height as a percentage of that width. R means radial construction, and 17 is the rim diameter in inches. The commercial marking is retained here; a passenger-car tyre with the same dimensions is not automatically a suitable replacement. For the load index, speed rating and date code that follow the size, read how to read a tyre size.
Rim-width starting range
Check the tyre maker’s specification
The existing passenger-car guidance does not cover this tyre type. No estimated approval range is shown for flotation or commercial sizes. Our guide to choosing wheel width for a tyre explains how to find the approved range.
Read the rim-width tool’s limitsExplained in our guides
- How to read a tyre size, load index and sidewall markingsDecode tyre width, aspect ratio, rim diameter, load and speed markings, then calculate sidewall height and diameter using a 225/45 R17 example.
- Plus-sizing wheels: tyre diameter and speedometer changesWork through a 17 to 18 inch wheel change, compare tyre diameters and speedometer effects, and understand why a 3% rule cannot approve fitment.
- How to choose wheel width for a tyre: use the approved rangeChoose a rim width using the exact tyre manufacturer's data, distinguish measuring rims from approved ranges, and check the effect on inner and outer clearance.
Plus-size and minus-size alternatives
Computed candidates within ±3% of the 689.8 mm diameter, on 16-inch and 18-inch rims. Width stays within 20 mm of this tyre, using 165 to 355 mm widths in 10 mm steps and 25 to 80% profiles in 5% steps. These combinations are not a stock list or fitment approval; check availability and the exact tyre specification.
Minus one: 16-inch rims
| Candidate size | Diameter | Change | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235/60 R16 | 688.4 mm | -0.2% | Compare sizes |
| 205/70 R16 | 693.4 mm | +0.52% | Compare sizes |
| 215/65 R16 | 685.9 mm | -0.57% | Compare sizes |
| 195/75 R16 | 698.9 mm | +1.32% | Compare sizes |
| 225/65 R16 | 698.9 mm | +1.32% | Compare sizes |
| 195/70 R16 | 679.4 mm | -1.51% | Compare sizes |
| 225/60 R16 | 676.4 mm | -1.94% | Compare sizes |
| 205/65 R16 | 672.9 mm | -2.45% | Compare sizes |
| 215/70 R16 | 707.4 mm | +2.55% | Compare sizes |
Plus one: 18-inch rims
| Candidate size | Diameter | Change | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195/60 R18 | 691.2 mm | +0.2% | Compare sizes |
| 235/50 R18 | 692.2 mm | +0.35% | Compare sizes |
| 215/55 R18 | 693.7 mm | +0.57% | Compare sizes |
| 205/55 R18 | 682.7 mm | -1.03% | Compare sizes |
| 225/50 R18 | 682.2 mm | -1.1% | Compare sizes |
| 205/60 R18 | 703.2 mm | +1.94% | Compare sizes |
| 225/55 R18 | 704.7 mm | +2.16% | Compare sizes |
| 215/50 R18 | 672.2 mm | -2.55% | Compare sizes |
| 195/55 R18 | 671.7 mm | -2.62% | Compare sizes |
How a size change moves the speedometer and gearing is covered in plus-sizing wheels. A smaller rim must still clear the brakes. Check wheel width, offset, load and speed ratings, full steering and suspension travel, and vehicle restrictions. AWD and staggered cars may need a much tighter rolling-circumference match than this screening limit.
Cars and setups listing 215/60 R17C
Use the trim, market and axle as well as the car name. Each guide links to its supporting sources and explains clearance limits.
Factory trims
| Car | Trim | Axle |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Transporter T6 / T6.1 (2015–2024) | Devonport 17-inch package, commercial tyre option | Front and rear |
Popular community setups
No popular setups in our guides list this size.
Questions
How tall is a 215/60 R17C tyre?
Its nominal overall diameter is 689.8 mm (27.16 inches). Sidewall height is 129 mm. These are size-code calculations; actual dimensions vary by tyre model, rim and operating conditions.
What rim width should I use for 215/60 R17C?
Our passenger-car rim-width estimate does not cover this tyre type. Use the tyre manufacturer's approved rim-width range for the exact size, construction and model.
Can I replace 215/60 R17C with one of the alternatives?
The alternatives only match nominal diameter within 3% on a rim one inch smaller or larger. That does not approve fitment. Confirm that the size is manufactured, then check load and speed ratings, rim width, brakes, bodywork clearance, vehicle approval and any AWD requirements.
Which cars use 215/60 R17C?
1 car guides list this size. The tables separate factory trims from community setups and identify the axle. A popular setup is not a factory tyre approval.
Check the exact tyre
For how measured dimensions and approved rim ranges differ from nominal calculations, see Tire Rack’s tyre specification guide.