195Best 235/70 R17 tires
28 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S at 94/100.
30″
overall diameter
9.3″
section width
17″
rim diameter
673.3
revs per mile
Best 235/70 R17 all-season tires
11195
292
391
491
586
686
782
881
1166Best 235/70 R17 all-terrain tires
8
194
290
388
487
583
682
776
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642Best 235/70 R17 winter tires
2
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275Best 235/70 R17 summer tires
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183Conversion
235/70 R17 in inches
| Overall diameter | 30″ |
| Section width | 9.3″ |
| Rim diameter | 17″ |
| Sidewall height | 165 mm |
| Circumference | 94.1″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 673.3 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R17 — 3.5% taller and 13.5% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 235/70 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, 17x7, 17x7.5.
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Sidewall
235/70 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. |
| 70 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 70%, the sidewall is about 165 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. |