Nokian WetProof is a summer tyre made in total of 47 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 215/55 R17 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (175) and -20mm narrower than the widest one (195). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 118.25mm sidewall height. In 215/55 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Nokian WetProof - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 215/55 R17, WetProof usually competes against Advantage, which is a tyre from BFGoodrich with a rating of 66%, compared to 68% of the Nokian in question. Latest test in 215/55 R17 was held by AutoMotorSport in 2019, where WetProof received rating "Recommended" and finished on the 1. place. It was tested on a Volkswagen T-Roc.
