235/35R17 tire size in inches
A 235/35R17 tire measures
23.5" tall × 9.3" wide
3.24" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 859 revolutions per mile.
235/35R17 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (82 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
235/35R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 23.48 inches (596 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.25 inches (235 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 3.24 inches (82 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 73.8 inches (1,873 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 859 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 534 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 23.5x9.3R17 |
| 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 235/35R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 235/35R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/40R17 | 23.46" | 8.07" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 185/45R17 | 23.56" | 7.28" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/35R17 | 23.20" | 8.86" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 245/35R17 | 23.75" | 9.65" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 215/40R17 | 23.77" | 8.46" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 195/40R17 | 23.14" | 7.68" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 195/45R17 | 23.91" | 7.68" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 215/35R17 | 22.93" | 8.46" | −2.3% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 255/35R17 | 24.03" | 10.04" | +2.3% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/40R17 | 24.09" | 8.86" | +2.6% | 61.6 mph | Compare |
| 185/40R17 | 22.83" | 7.28" | −2.8% | 58.3 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/65R14 | 14" | 23.47" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/50R15 | 15" | 23.46" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/65R13 | 13" | 23.49" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 165/65R15 | 15" | 23.44" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/55R15 | 15" | 23.44" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/25R19 | 19" | 23.43" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 235/40R16 | 16" | 23.40" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 165/80R13 | 13" | 23.39" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 155/85R13 | 13" | 23.37" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 195/35R18 | 18" | 23.37" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 175/55R16 | 16" | 23.58" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 175/75R13 | 13" | 23.33" | −0.6% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 235/35R17 tire?
- A 235/35R17 tire is 23.5 inches tall (596 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.3 inches wide with 3.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 235/35R17 mean?
- 235/35R17 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (82 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 235/35R17 tire make?
- About 859 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 73.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 235/35R17 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 205/40R17 instead of 235/35R17?
- 205/40R17 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.