235/65R17 tire size
A 235/65R17 tire is 29.0 inches tall and 9.3 inches wide. Here are its full dimensions, what the numbers mean, and the sizes you can swap it for.
- Overall diameter
- 29.03″ (737 mm)
- Section width
- 9.25″ (235 mm)
- Sidewall height
- 6.01″ (153 mm)
- Wheel diameter
- 17″
- Circumference
- 91.2″
- Revolutions per mile
- 695
What 235/65R17 means
- 235: the tire is 235 mm (9.3 in) wide from sidewall to sidewall.
- 65: the sidewall is 65% of the width, 152.8 mm (6.01 in) tall.
- R: radial construction, used by almost every modern tire.
- 17: it fits a 17-inch wheel.
Overall diameter = 17 + 2 × 6.01 = 29.03 inches.
Sizes equivalent to 235/65R17
These sizes are within 3% of the overall diameter, the usual limit for swapping without speedometer problems.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Speedometer at 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255/50R19 | 29.0″ | +0.0% | 60.0 mph actual |
| 255/55R18 | 29.0″ | +0.1% | 60.0 mph actual |
| 255/60R17 | 29.0″ | +0.1% | 60.0 mph actual |
| 215/65R18 | 29.0″ | -0.1% | 60.0 mph actual |
| 235/60R18 | 29.1″ | +0.3% | 60.2 mph actual |
| 215/60R19 | 29.2″ | +0.4% | 60.3 mph actual |
| 235/55R19 | 29.2″ | +0.5% | 60.3 mph actual |
| 215/70R17 | 28.9″ | -0.6% | 59.6 mph actual |
| 225/55R19 | 28.7″ | -1.0% | 59.4 mph actual |
| 225/70R17 | 29.4″ | +1.3% | 60.8 mph actual |
Going a size taller? 245/65R17 is 29.5″ tall, 1.8% more than 235/65R17. Compare any two sizes in the tire size calculator.
See every common size side by side in the tire size chart.
Questions
What is 235/65R17 in inches?
A 235/65R17 tire is about 29.0 inches tall (737 mm) and 9.3 inches wide, on a 17-inch wheel. In flotation sizing that's roughly 29.0x9.3R17.
How tall is a 235/65R17 tire?
The overall diameter is 29.03 inches: the 17-inch wheel plus two 6.01-inch sidewalls. Actual tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and models.
Can I put 245/65R17 instead of 235/65R17?
245/65R17 is 0.51 inches taller (1.8%) and 10 mm wider. That's within the usual 3% limit, but check that your wheel width is approved for it and that it clears the suspension.
How many revolutions per mile does a 235/65R17 make?
About 695 revolutions per mile, from a circumference of 91.2 inches.
