tireheight.com235/60R17 in inches
A 235/60R17 tire is 28.1″ tall and 9.3″ wide, and fits a 17″ wheel. In inches it is written 28.1×9.3R17.
How tall 235/60R17 tires really are
Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 14 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 27.3″ under load (below).
Real 235/60R17 tires measure 28.10–28.11″, against 28.10″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.
Published revs per mile (739–740) mean the tire rolls like a 27.3″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.
The lightest (General AltiMAX365 AW, SL) is 7.5 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Toyo Observe G3-Ice, XL).
14 tires in 235/60R17
Sort by the spec you care about.
| Load | Revs/mi | Source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General AltiMAX365 AWTouring | SL · 102H | 28.10 | 25.6 | 11.0 | 1,874 | 739 | Spec page |
| General ReliaTrekTouring | SL · 102T | 28.10 | 26.0 | 11.0 | 1,874 | 739 | Spec page |
| General AltiMAX RT45Touring | SL · 102T | 28.10 | 26.1 | 11.0 | 1,874 | 739 | Spec page |
| General AltiMAX RT45Touring | SL · 102H | 28.10 | 26.1 | 11.0 | 1,874 | 739 | Spec page |
| Michelin CrossClimate2All-season | SL · 102H | 28.10 | 27.3 | 10.0 | 1,874 | 740 | Spec page |
| Michelin X-Ice Snow+Winter | XL · 106H | 28.11 | 27.9 | 10.5 | 2,094 | 740 | Spec page |
| Michelin X-Ice SnowWinter | XL · 106T | 28.11 | 28.3 | 10.5 | 2,094 | 740 | Spec page |
| Toyo Extensa A/S IIAll-season | SL · 102H | 28.11 | 28.9 | 11.6 | 1,874 | 739 | Spec page |
| Michelin Defender2All-season | SL · 102H | 28.10 | 29.1 | 10.5 | 1,874 | 740 | Spec page |
| Toyo Celsius IITouring | SL · 102H | 28.11 | 29.2 | 11.6 | 1,874 | 739 | Spec page |
| BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-season | SL · 102H | 28.11 | 29.8 | 11.5 | 1,874 | 740 | Spec page |
| General AltiMAX Arctic XWinter | XL · 106T | 28.10 | 30.1 | 12.0 | 2,094 | 739 | Spec page |
| Toyo OPEN COUNTRY Q/TAll-season | SL · 102T | 28.11 | 32.6 | 12.5 | 1,874 | 739 | Spec page |
| Toyo Observe G3-IceWinter | XL · 106T | 28.11 | 33.1 | 13.1 | 2,094 | 739 | Spec page |
Is 235/60R17 a 28-inch tire?
Yes. The size code works out to 28.10″, and the 14 tires here publish 28.10–28.11″, so people call it a 28.
All 28-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.
Compare with nearby sizes
Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.
How to read 235/60R17
A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 60% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 141.0 mm or 5.55 inches.
Radial construction.
Mounts on a 17-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 6.5″ to 8.5″.
Each tire carries up to 1,874 lb (850 kg) at its maximum pressure.
Rated for up to 130 mph sustained.
| Specification | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 28.10 | 714 mm |
| Section width | 9.25 | 235 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.55 | 141.0 mm |
| Circumference | 88.3 | 2,242 mm |
| Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded) | 717.7 | 446 per km |
| Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers) | 739–740 | 459–460 per km |
| Approved wheel width | 6.5–8.5 | 165–216 mm |
Speedometer error after switching to 235/60R17
Questions about 235/60R17
What is 235/60R17 in inches?
28.10 inches tall, 9.25 inches wide, on a 17-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 28.1×9.3R17.
How much does a 235/60R17 tire weigh?
Between 25.6 lb and 33.1 lb for the 14 tires listed here. The lightest is the General AltiMAX365 AW (SL); the heaviest is the Toyo Observe G3-Ice (XL).
What wheel width do I need for 235/60R17?
Manufacturers approve 6.5–8.5″ wide wheels for this size.
How many revolutions per mile does a 235/60R17 make?
Published figures run 739–740 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 717.7, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.
How much taller is 235/60R17 than 215/65R17?
0.10 inches taller on paper (28.10″ vs 28.00″), which raises the axle about 0.05″. Your speedometer will read about 0.4% slow.