225/35R17 tire size in inches
A 225/35R17 tire measures
23.2" tall × 8.9" wide
3.10" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 869 revolutions per mile.
225/35R17 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (79 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
225/35R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 23.20 inches (589 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.86 inches (225 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 3.10 inches (79 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 72.9 inches (1,851 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 869 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 540 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 23.2x8.9R17 |
| 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 225/35R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 225/35R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/40R17 | 23.14" | 7.68" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/40R17 | 23.46" | 8.07" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 235/35R17 | 23.48" | 9.25" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 215/35R17 | 22.93" | 8.46" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 185/45R17 | 23.56" | 7.28" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 185/40R17 | 22.83" | 7.28" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 205/35R17 | 22.65" | 8.07" | −2.4% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 245/35R17 | 23.75" | 9.65" | +2.4% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 215/40R17 | 23.77" | 8.46" | +2.5% | 61.5 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/70R13 | 13" | 23.20" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/60R14 | 14" | 23.21" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/25R19 | 19" | 23.23" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/60R13 | 13" | 23.16" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 155/75R14 | 14" | 23.15" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 205/45R16 | 16" | 23.26" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 175/60R15 | 15" | 23.27" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 185/50R16 | 16" | 23.28" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 165/70R14 | 14" | 23.09" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 215/55R14 | 14" | 23.31" | +0.5% | Compare |
| 225/40R16 | 16" | 23.09" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 235/45R15 | 15" | 23.33" | +0.5% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 225/35R17 tire?
- A 225/35R17 tire is 23.2 inches tall (589 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.9 inches wide with 3.1 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 225/35R17 mean?
- 225/35R17 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (79 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 225/35R17 tire make?
- About 869 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 72.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 225/35R17 tire?
- Roughly 7.5" to 9.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 195/40R17 instead of 225/35R17?
- 195/40R17 is −0.06 inches (−0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.