Section Width505 mm (19.9")
Aspect Ratio21%
Rim Diameter17"
Overall Diameter644 mm (25.4")
Sidewall Height106 mm
Circumference2023 mm
505/21R17 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 505/21R17 tire size

Size geometry

A 505/21R17 tire has a 505mm section width and a 21% aspect ratio, mounted on a 17-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 106.0mm (4.18") and overall outside diameter is 643.9mm (25.35"). At highway speed the tire completes about 494 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 505/21R17 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 495/21R17 and 515/21R17. Both keep your speedometer reading within 1% — safe for daily use, ABS, and stability control. Always verify load and speed ratings before swapping.

Plus / minus sizing options

For a 505/21R17 you can upsize to 515/18R18 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 495/24R16 (minus-one) for a softer ride or winter setup. Both stay inside the Âą3% diameter tolerance that ABS and TPMS systems expect.

Vehicle compatibility

0 vehicles in our database run the 505/21R17 tire size from the factory. Aftermarket fitment depends on rim width, offset, and clearance — match these specs to your wheel before purchasing tires.

Vehicles Using 505/21R17

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