162Best 185/35 R17 tires
1 rated tire available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Accelera PHI R at 62/100.
22.1″
overall diameter
7.3″
section width
17″
rim diameter
912.6
revs per mile
Best 185/35 R17 summer tires
1162Conversion
185/35 R17 in inches
| Overall diameter | 22.1″ |
| Section width | 7.3″ |
| Rim diameter | 17″ |
| Sidewall height | 65 mm |
| Circumference | 69.4″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 912.6 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R17 — 40.3% taller and 44.2% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 185/35 R17 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
5″
Ideal
6″
Maximum
6.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 17″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 7.3″ section width (70–90% rule).
Sidewall
185/35 R17 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 185 | The first number is the section width — 185 mm, or about 7.3 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 35 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 35%, the sidewall is about 65 mm tall. |
| R17 | R means radial construction, which nearly all modern tires use. The number is the rim diameter in inches — this tire fits a 17-inch wheel. |