What Size Rim for a 225 Tire?
Discover the manufacturer-approved wheel rim widths for safely mounting any 225 series passenger tire.
Quick Answer
The approved rim width range for any standard 225mm tire is between 6.0 and 8.0 inches. When mounting a highly common passenger size like a 225/65R17, using a 6.5-inch or 7.0-inch wide wheel is the industry-standard ideal fitment.
Rim width fitment chart (ETRTO standard)
| Tire Width | Recommended | Acceptable |
|---|
Rim Fitment for Popular 225 Tire Sizes
| Tire Size | Minimum Rim | Ideal Rim | Maximum Rim |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225/75R15 | 6.0" | 6.0" – 6.5" | 7.5" |
| 225/65R17 | 6.0" | 6.5" | 8.0" |
| 225/60R17 | 6.0" | 6.5" | 8.0" |
| 225/55R18 | 6.0" | 7.0" | 8.0" |
| 225/50R17 | 6.0" | 7.0" | 8.0" |
| 225/45R18 | 7.0" | 7.5" | 8.5" |
Formula
225mm ÷ 25.4 = 8.86" wide | Ideal Rim = 8.86 × 0.85 = 7.53"
- Ideal target = 6.5 to 7.5 inches for most 225 passenger applications
- Taller sidewalls (like 225/75) allow the tire to safely use a 6.0-inch rim
- Low-profile tires (like 225/45) require a wider minimum of 7.0 inches
- Best all-around choice for 225/65R17: 6.5-inch rim