Section Width515 mm (20.3")
Aspect Ratio38%
Rim Diameter17"
Overall Diameter823 mm (32.4")
Sidewall Height196 mm
Circumference2586 mm
515/38R17 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 515/38R17 tire size

Size geometry

A 515/38R17 tire has a 515mm section width and a 38% aspect ratio, mounted on a 17-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 195.7mm (7.70") and overall outside diameter is 823.2mm (32.41"). At highway speed the tire completes about 387 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 515/38R17 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 505/39R17 and 525/37R17. 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 515/38R17 you can upsize to 525/35R18 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 505/41R16 (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 515/38R17 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 515/38R17

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