Find the Best 215/50R17 Tires for Your Vehicle

This size is primarily used on compact sport sedans and hot hatches like the Honda Civic Si, Mazda3 with sport package, Subaru Impreza WRX, and Volkswagen Jetta GLI. Some smaller crossovers and entry-level luxury sedans also use this size.

215 represents the tire width of 215 millimeters, 50 is the aspect ratio meaning the sidewall height is 50% of the width (107.5mm), R indicates radial construction, and 17 specifies the wheel diameter in inches.

Price range varies: budget tires $80-$130, mid-range options $130-$200, and premium performance tires $200-$300+ per tire. Ultra-high performance summer tires can exceed $350 each.

Most 215/50R17 tires have load indices between 91-95, corresponding to weight capacities of 1356-1521 pounds per tire, suitable for compact to mid-size vehicles.

Yes, this size has excellent winter tire availability from brands like Bridgestone Blizzak, Michelin X-Ice, Continental WinterContact, and Nokian Hakkapeliitta, making it suitable for year-round driving.

Rotate every 6,000-8,000 miles using a cross pattern for front-wheel drive or front-to-back for all-wheel drive vehicles. The moderate sidewall height makes regular rotation important for even wear.

This size offers a good balance of comfort and performance, providing better road feedback and handling than higher-profile tires while still absorbing most road imperfections reasonably well. Expect slightly firmer ride than 60+ aspect ratio tires.