183Best 285/35 R23 tires
6 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Accelera Iota ST68 at 83/100.
30.9″
overall diameter
11.2″
section width
23″
rim diameter
653.7
revs per mile
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177Conversion
285/35 R23 in inches
| Overall diameter | 30.9″ |
| Section width | 11.2″ |
| Rim diameter | 23″ |
| Sidewall height | 100 mm |
| Circumference | 96.9″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 653.7 |
Wheels
What rims fit 285/35 R23 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
8″
Ideal
9″
Maximum
10″
Rim diameter is fixed at 23″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 11.2″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 23x9.5, 23x10.
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Sidewall
285/35 R23 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 285 | The first number is the section width — 285 mm, or about 11.2 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 100 mm tall. |
| R23 | R means radial construction, which nearly all modern tires use. The number is the rim diameter in inches — this tire fits a 23-inch wheel. |