235/55R17 in inches
A 235/55R17 tire stands 27.2 inches tall and is 9.3 inches wide. It fits a 17-inch wheel.
Tall
27.2″
690 mm
Wide
9.3″
235 mm
Wheel
17″
rim diameter
Cars that come with 235/55R17
Similar-height sizes
Within 3% of 235/55R17, so your speedometer stays close.
| Size | Height | vs 235/55R17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235/50R18 | 27.3″ | +0.3%needs 18″ wheels | Compare |
| 235/45R19 | 27.3″ | +0.6%needs 19″ wheels | Compare |
| 215/70R15 | 26.9″ | −1.2%needs 15″ wheels | Compare |
| 225/55R17 | 26.7″ | −1.6% | Compare |
| 225/60R17 | 27.6″ | +1.7% | Compare |
| 245/45R19 | 27.7″ | +1.9%needs 19″ wheels | Compare |
| 225/55R18 | 27.7″ | +2.1%needs 18″ wheels | Compare |
| 275/30R20 | 26.5″ | −2.5%needs 20″ wheels | Compare |
How 235/55R17 is measured
| Measurement | Inches | Millimetres |
|---|---|---|
| Overall height (diameter) | 27.18 | 690 |
| Tread width | 9.25 | 235 |
| Sidewall height | 5.09 | 129 |
| Distance per turn (circumference) | 85.4 | 2169 |
| Turns per mile | 742 | |
The first number (235) is the width in millimetres. The second (55) means the sidewall is 55% as tall as the tire is wide. The last (17) is the wheel size in inches. More on reading a tire size.