Best 235/85R17 tires
No tire in this size has a score yet — too few owner reviews and tests. No vehicle in our database uses it from the factory — check the numbers on your tire sidewall. See the nearest sizes with rated tires.
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Nearest sizes with rated tires
Within 3% of the overall diameter, on the same rim first. Check the sizes approved for your vehicle before you switch.
235/85R17 in inches
| Overall diameter | 32.7″ |
| Section width | 9.3″ |
| Rim diameter | 17″ |
| Sidewall height | 200 mm |
| Circumference | 102.8″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 616.2 |
Revolutions per mile: how many times the tire turns in one mile, the count your speedometer is calibrated to.
The closest flotation size is 33x10.50R17 — 0.8% taller and 13.5% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
What rims fit 235/85R17 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
The rim diameter is fixed at 17″; only the width can change. Rims are usually 70–90% as wide as the tire’s 9.3″ section width.
235/85R17 — 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. |
| 85 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 85%, the sidewall is about 200 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. |