193Best 235/55 R17 tires
140 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Cooper CS5 Grand Touring at 93/100.
27.2″
overall diameter
9.3″
section width
17″
rim diameter
742.1
revs per mile
Best 235/55 R17 all-season tires
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Best 235/55 R17 winter tires
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Best 235/55 R17 summer tires
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Best 235/55 R17 all-terrain tires
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189Conversion
235/55 R17 in inches
| Overall diameter | 27.2″ |
| Section width | 9.3″ |
| Rim diameter | 17″ |
| Sidewall height | 129 mm |
| Circumference | 85.4″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 742.1 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R17 — 14.1% taller and 13.5% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 235/55 R17 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
6.5″
Ideal
7.5″
Maximum
8.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 17″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 9.3″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 17x6.5, 17x7, 17x7.5, 17x8.
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Sidewall
235/55 R17 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 235 | The first number is the section width — 235 mm, or about 9.3 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 55 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 55%, the sidewall is about 129 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. |