Best 235/80 R17 tires
62 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Falken WildPeak A/T3W at 93/100.
31.8″
overall diameter
9.3″
section width
17″
rim diameter
634.2
revs per mile
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1Conversion
235/80 R17 in inches
| Overall diameter | 31.8″ |
| Section width | 9.3″ |
| Rim diameter | 17″ |
| Sidewall height | 188 mm |
| Circumference | 99.9″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 634.2 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R17 — 2.5% shorter and 13.5% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 235/80 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, 17x6.5, 17x10.
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Sidewall
235/80 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. |
| 80 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 80%, the sidewall is about 188 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. |