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235/65R17 in inches

A 235/65R17 tire is 29.0″ tall and 9.3″ wide, and fits a 17″ wheel. In inches it is written 29.0×9.3R17.

Diameter29.03″
Width9.25″
Sidewall6.01″
235/65R17 drawn to scale: 29.03 inch diameter, 6.01 inch sidewall, 17 inch wheel, 9.25 inch tread width17″ wheel6.01″29.03″ overall9.25″ wideSide view
Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.
Manufacturer data

How tall 235/65R17 tires really are

Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 25 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 28.2″ under load (below).

Real 235/65R17 tires measure 29.00–29.10″, against 29.03″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

Height under load28.2″

Published revs per mile (715–716) mean the tire rolls like a 28.2″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread27.4–43.4 lb

The lightest (General AltiMAX RT45, SL) is 16.0 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, LT D).

25 tires in 235/65R17

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LoadRevs/miSource
General AltiMAX RT45TouringSL · 104T29.0027.411.01,984716Spec page
General AltiMAX RT45TouringSL · 104H29.0027.411.01,984716Spec page
General AltiMAX365 AWTouringSL · 104H29.0027.611.01,984716Spec page
Michelin Primacy All SeasonTouringSL · 104H29.1027.69.01,984716Spec page
Michelin CrossClimate2All-seasonSL · 104H29.1028.010.01,984716Spec page
Toyo Extensa A/S IIAll-seasonSL · 104H29.0528.411.61,984715Spec page
Michelin Defender2All-seasonSL · 104H29.0028.610.51,984716Spec page
General Grabber A/TSportAll-terrainSL · 104H29.0028.911.01,984716Spec page
General Grabber HTS60TouringXL · 108H29.0029.412.02,205716Spec page
Toyo Celsius IITouringXL · 108V29.0529.411.22,205715Spec page
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/AAll-terrainSL · 104H29.1029.711.01,984716Spec page
Michelin X-Ice SnowWinterXL · 108T29.0630.810.52,205716Spec page
Toyo Proxes G-TourSL · 104H29.1031.112.01,984715Spec page
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2WinterXL · 108H29.0631.310.02,205716Spec page
BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-seasonSL · 104V29.0631.410.51,984716Spec page
BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-seasonSL · 104H29.0631.411.51,984716Spec page
Toyo Proxes ST IIIPerformanceXL · 108V29.0531.710.12,205715Spec page
Toyo Open Country H/T IIHighwaySL · 104T29.0532.711.61,984715Spec page
Toyo Open Country A/T IIIAll-terrainXL · 108H29.0532.813.02,205715Spec page
General AltiMAX Arctic XWinterXL · 108T29.0032.812.02,205716Spec page
Toyo OPEN COUNTRY Q/TAll-seasonXL · 108V29.0532.812.02,205715Spec page
Toyo Observe G3-IceWinterXL · 108T29.0533.513.12,205715Spec page
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/AAll-terrainXL · 108T29.1035.912.52,205716Spec page
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+XL · 108T29.1036.612.52,205716Spec page
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3All-terrainLT D · 109S29.1043.415.02,270716Spec page

Is 235/65R17 a 29-inch tire?

≈29″

Yes. The size code works out to 29.03″, and the 25 tires here publish 29.00–29.10″, so people call it a 29.

All 29-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

SizeDiameter ″vs 235/65R17Difference
225/65R1728.52-0.51″-1.8%
245/60R1728.57-0.45″-1.6%
275/55R1728.91-0.12″-0.4%
235/70R1628.95-0.07″-0.3%
255/55R1829.04+0.02″+0.1%
255/60R1729.05+0.02″+0.1%
255/65R1629.05+0.02″+0.1%
235/60R1829.10+0.07″+0.3%
265/60R1729.52+0.49″+1.7%
245/65R1729.54+0.51″+1.8%

How to read 235/65R17

How to read any tire size

235/65R17 104H as printed on the tire sidewall, with each part numbered235/65R17 104H123456
How 235/65R17 104H is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 25 tires here (10 of them); tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.
1235Section width

235 mm across the widest point, or 9.25 inches. Every 235 size

265Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 65% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 152.8 mm or 6.01 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

417Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 17-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 6.5″ to 8.5″.

5104Load index

Each tire carries up to 1,984 lb (900 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6HSpeed rating

Rated for up to 130 mph sustained.

SpecificationInchesMetric
Overall diameter29.03737 mm
Section width9.25235 mm
Sidewall height6.01152.8 mm
Circumference91.22,316 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)694.8432 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)715–716444–445 per km
Approved wheel width6.5–8.5165–216 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 235/65R17

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 235/65R17

What is 235/65R17 in inches?

29.03 inches tall, 9.25 inches wide, on a 17-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 29.0×9.3R17.

How much does a 235/65R17 tire weigh?

Between 27.4 lb and 43.4 lb for the 25 tires listed here. The lightest is the General AltiMAX RT45 (SL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 (LT D).

What wheel width do I need for 235/65R17?

Manufacturers approve 6.5–8.5″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 235/65R17 make?

Published figures run 715–716 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 694.8, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

What is the difference between P235/65R17 and LT235/65R17?

Passenger tires (24 here) are built for passenger loads, with max loads of 1984–2205 lb. Light-truck tires (1 here) come in heavier load ranges with max loads of 2270 lb, and are usually heavier with deeper tread.

How much taller is 235/65R17 than 275/55R17?

0.12 inches taller on paper (29.03″ vs 28.91″), which raises the axle about 0.06″. Your speedometer will read about 0.4% slow.