235/65R17 tire size: 29.03 in tall
Diameter, sidewall, width and revs per mile for 235/65R17, the common sizes within 3% of its diameter, and what each one does to the speedometer.
235/65R17, in short: 29.03 in (737 mm) tall and 235 mm (9.25 in) wide, with a 6.01 in (152.8 mm) sidewall, for a 17-inch wheel. Circumference is 91.19 in, so it turns about 695 times per mile (calculated from the nominal size).
Calculated from the size: sidewall = 235 × 65% = 152.75 mm; diameter = 2 × 6.014 in + 17 in; revs per mile = 63,360 ÷ (π × diameter).
Sizes within 3% of 235/65R17
19 common sizes come within ±3% of 29.03 in: 2 on the same 17-inch wheel, 11 plus-size and 6 minus-size. The last column is what the speedometer shows when the vehicle, set up for 235/65R17, is doing a true 60 mph.
| Size | Fit | Diameter | Difference | Width | Sidewall | Revs/mile (calc.) | Speedometer at a true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/65R17 | This size | 29.03 in | - | 235 mm | 6.01 in | 695 | 60.0 mph |
| 235/75R15 | Minus 2 | 28.88 in | -0.52% | 235 mm | 6.94 in | 698 | 60.3 mph |
| 225/70R16 | Minus 1 | 28.40 in | -2.16% | 225 mm | 6.20 in | 710 | 61.3 mph |
| 235/70R16 | Minus 1 | 28.95 in | -0.26% | 235 mm | 6.48 in | 697 | 60.2 mph |
| 225/75R16 | Minus 1 | 29.29 in | +0.90% | 225 mm | 6.64 in | 689 | 59.5 mph |
| 245/70R16 | Minus 1 | 29.50 in | +1.64% | 245 mm | 6.75 in | 684 | 59.0 mph |
| 235/75R16 | Minus 1 | 29.88 in | +2.93% | 235 mm | 6.94 in | 675 | 58.3 mph |
| 225/65R17 | Same wheel | 28.52 in | -1.76% | 225 mm | 5.76 in | 707 | 61.1 mph |
| 245/65R17 | Same wheel | 29.54 in | +1.76% | 245 mm | 6.27 in | 683 | 59.0 mph |
| 235/55R18 | Plus 1 | 28.18 in | -2.93% | 235 mm | 5.09 in | 716 | 61.8 mph |
| 225/60R18 | Plus 1 | 28.63 in | -1.37% | 225 mm | 5.31 in | 704 | 60.8 mph |
| 255/55R18 | Plus 1 | 29.04 in | +0.05% | 255 mm | 5.52 in | 694 | 60.0 mph |
| 235/60R18 | Plus 1 | 29.10 in | +0.26% | 235 mm | 5.55 in | 693 | 59.8 mph |
| 245/60R18 | Plus 1 | 29.57 in | +1.89% | 245 mm | 5.79 in | 682 | 58.9 mph |
| 235/50R19 | Plus 2 | 28.25 in | -2.67% | 235 mm | 4.63 in | 714 | 61.6 mph |
| 225/55R19 | Plus 2 | 28.74 in | -0.98% | 225 mm | 4.87 in | 702 | 60.6 mph |
| 255/50R19 | Plus 2 | 29.04 in | +0.04% | 255 mm | 5.02 in | 695 | 60.0 mph |
| 235/55R19 | Plus 2 | 29.18 in | +0.52% | 235 mm | 5.09 in | 691 | 59.7 mph |
| 265/50R19 | Plus 2 | 29.43 in | +1.40% | 265 mm | 5.22 in | 685 | 59.2 mph |
| 245/55R19 | Plus 2 | 29.61 in | +2.01% | 245 mm | 5.31 in | 681 | 58.8 mph |
A taller tire makes the speedometer read low, a shorter one high. Plus-sizing keeps the diameter close by trading sidewall for wheel. Any replacement needs a load index at least as high as the vehicle's tire placard calls for, and a wheel width the tire is approved for.
235/65R17 compared
235/65R17 side by side with 225/65R17 and 245/65R17: dimension by dimension, and what the swap does to the speedometer.
235/65R17 vs 225/65R17
-1.76% diameter| 235/65R17 | 225/65R17 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 29.03 in | 28.52 in | -0.51 in (-1.8%) |
| Section width | 235 mm | 225 mm | -10 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.01 in | 5.76 in | -0.26 in |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in | +0 in |
| Circumference | 91.2 in | 89.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Revs per mile (calc.) | 695 | 707 | +12 |
225/65R17 is 1.8% shorter than 235/65R17. At a true 60 mph the speedometer shows 61.1 mph (it reads high), and when it shows 60 you're doing 58.9 mph.
235/65R17 vs 245/65R17
+1.76% diameter| 235/65R17 | 245/65R17 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 29.03 in | 29.54 in | +0.51 in (+1.8%) |
| Section width | 235 mm | 245 mm | +10 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.01 in | 6.27 in | +0.26 in |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in | +0 in |
| Circumference | 91.2 in | 92.8 in | +1.6 in |
| Revs per mile (calc.) | 695 | 683 | -12 |
245/65R17 is 1.8% taller than 235/65R17. At a true 60 mph the speedometer shows 59.0 mph (it reads low), and when it shows 60 you're doing 61.1 mph.
Which vehicles come with 235/65R17
Vehicles sold in the US that have 235/65R17 as the standard size on these trims, with the page that lists it. The tire placard on the driver's door edge or post has the size, and the load and inflation, for the exact vehicle.
- Hyundai Tucson 2025 model year · SE, Blue HybridMavis Tire OE fitment page, 2025 Hyundai Tucson SE (size flagged standard 'S')
- Kia Sportage 2025 model year · LX, Hybrid LX, X-ProMavis Tire OE fitment page, 2025 Kia Sportage LX (size flagged standard 'S')
- Honda CR-V 2025 model year · LXHonda Info Center (Honda official), 2025 CR-V specifications
- Nissan Rogue 2025 model year · S, Rock CreekMavis Tire OE fitment page, 2025 Nissan Rogue S (size flagged standard 'S')
- Chevrolet Equinox 2025 model year · ACTIV, LTMavis Tire OE fitment page, 2025 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV (size flagged standard 'S')
Vehicles mostly picked from Carscoops: 2025 U.S. car sales, full-year top 25 (Car and Driver data, January 2026).
Questions about 235/65R17 tires
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How these numbers are worked out
- NHTSA: Tire safety, everything rides on it (reading the sidewall and the placard)
- Tire Rack: How do I calculate tire dimensions?
- Jalopnik: What the 3% rule means for your tires (April 2026)
Checked October 2026. Dimensions are nominal, calculated from the size designation. A real tire's diameter, width and revs per mile vary by brand, tread depth, rim width and load, so check the maker's spec sheet.
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