Tire Size 235/55R17 in inches
Below are the most common tire sizing information in inches:
235/55R17 Height - How tall is a 235/55R17 tire in inches?
This tire size is 27.177 inches tall.
235/55R17 Width in inches - How wide is a 235/55R17 tire?
This tire size is 9.252 inches wide (tread width).
What's the Sidewall Size of a 235/55R17 Tire in Inches?
This tire size has 5.089 inch sidewalls.
Other Questions About the 235/55R17 Tire Size
Here's some other common questions asked about this tire size:
What size rims fit a 235/55R17 tire?
This tire will fit onto 17 inch wheels.
What is the next size up from 235/55R17?
The tire sizes below are the next sizes up from 235/55R17. The table shows the increase in diameter and width for each option.
| Tire Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/55R17 | 27.610 | 9.646 | + 0.433 in | + 0.394 in |
| 305/45R17 | 27.807 | 12.008 | + 0.63 in | + 2.756 in |
| 275/50R17 | 27.827 | 10.827 | + 0.65 in | + 1.575 in |
| 28x10.5R17 | 28.000 | 10.500 | + 0.823 in | + 1.248 in |
| 28x11.5R17 | 28.000 | 11.500 | + 0.823 in | + 2.248 in |
What is the next size down from 235/55R17?
The tire sizes below are the next sizes down from 235/55R17. The table shows the decrease in diameter and width for each option.
| Tire Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/60R17 | 27.157 | 8.465 | - 0.02 in | - 0.787 in |
| 27x3.8R17 | 27.000 | 3.800 | - 0.177 in | - 5.452 in |
| 27x4.5R17 | 27.000 | 4.500 | - 0.177 in | - 4.752 in |
| 225/55R17 | 26.744 | 8.858 | - 0.433 in | - 0.394 in |
| 205/60R17 | 26.685 | 8.071 | - 0.492 in | - 1.181 in |
What does the 235 mean in tire size?
This represents the treadwidth of the tire. The tread is 235mm wide, or 27.177 inches wide.
What does the 55 mean in tire size?
This represents the sidewall height of the tire, as a percentage of the width. The sidewall height is 55% of 235mm, or 129.25mm, which is 5.089 inches.
What does the 17 mean in tire size?
This represents the wheel diameter that this tire size fits on. This tire size is meant to fit a 17 inch wheel.
