205/35R17 tire size in inches
A 205/35R17 tire measures
22.6" tall × 8.1" wide
2.82" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 890 revolutions per mile.
205/35R17 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (72 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
205/35R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 22.65 inches (575 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 2.82 inches (72 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 71.2 inches (1,807 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 890 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 553 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 22.6x8.1R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 35% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 205/35R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 205/35R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/40R17 | 22.83" | 7.28" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 215/35R17 | 22.93" | 8.46" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 195/35R17 | 22.37" | 7.68" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 195/40R17 | 23.14" | 7.68" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 225/35R17 | 23.20" | 8.86" | +2.4% | 61.5 mph | Compare |
| 185/35R17 | 22.10" | 7.28" | −2.4% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175/70R13 | 13" | 22.65" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/50R15 | 15" | 22.68" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/45R15 | 15" | 22.62" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/60R13 | 13" | 22.69" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 145/85R13 | 13" | 22.70" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 175/55R15 | 15" | 22.58" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 185/60R14 | 14" | 22.74" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 165/75R13 | 13" | 22.74" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 185/45R16 | 16" | 22.56" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 155/70R14 | 14" | 22.54" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 155/80R13 | 13" | 22.76" | +0.5% | Compare |
| 215/40R16 | 16" | 22.77" | +0.5% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 205/35R17 tire?
- A 205/35R17 tire is 22.6 inches tall (575 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.1 inches wide with 2.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 205/35R17 mean?
- 205/35R17 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (72 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 205/35R17 tire make?
- About 890 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 71.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 205/35R17 tire?
- Roughly 6.5" to 8.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 185/40R17 instead of 205/35R17?
- 185/40R17 is +0.18 inches (+0.8%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.5 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.