235/70R17 tire size in inches
A 235/70R17 tire measures
30.0" tall × 9.3" wide
6.48" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 673 revolutions per mile.
235/70R17 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (165 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
235/70R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.95 inches (761 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.25 inches (235 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.48 inches (165 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 94.1 inches (2,390 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 673 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 418 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 30.0x9.3R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
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 235/70R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 235/70R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/60R17 | 29.99" | 10.83" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R17 | 30.05" | 10.04" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 295/55R17 | 29.78" | 11.61" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R17 | 29.70" | 8.46" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 305/55R17 | 30.21" | 12.01" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R17 | 30.29" | 8.86" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R17 | 29.54" | 9.65" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R17 | 29.52" | 10.43" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 285/60R17 | 30.46" | 11.22" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R17 | 29.40" | 8.86" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R17 | 30.50" | 9.65" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 315/50R17 | 29.40" | 12.40" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325/35R21 | 21" | 29.96" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/60R16 | 16" | 29.94" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/40R21 | 21" | 29.98" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/40R20 | 20" | 29.92" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 335/30R22 | 22" | 29.91" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/55R18 | 18" | 29.91" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 30x9.50R15 | 15" | 30.00" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 215/65R19 | 19" | 30.00" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/25R24 | 24" | 30.00" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/50R18 | 18" | 30.01" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 255/30R24 | 24" | 30.02" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/75R16 | 16" | 29.88" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 225/70R17narrower: 29.4" × 8.9"
- 245/70R17wider: 30.5" × 9.6"
- 235/65R17lower profile: 29.0" × 9.3"
- 235/75R17taller sidewall: 30.9" × 9.3"
Compare 235/70R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 235/70R17 tire?
- A 235/70R17 tire is 30.0 inches tall (761 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.3 inches wide with 6.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 235/70R17 mean?
- 235/70R17 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (165 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 235/70R17 tire make?
- About 673 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 94.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 235/70R17 tire?
- Roughly 6.0" to 7.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 275/60R17 instead of 235/70R17?
- 275/60R17 is +0.04 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.