235/65R17 tire size in inches
A 235/65R17 tire is 29.03 inches tall and 9.25 inches wide on a 17-inch rim. These are nominal dimensions from the official sizing formula.
| Dimension | 235/65R17 | This size vs yours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter UN R30 §6.1.2.1 | 29.03 in 737.3 mm | ||
| Section width UN R30 §6.1.2.1 | 9.25 in 235.0 mm | ||
| Sidewall height UN R30 §6.1.2.1 | 6.01 in 152.8 mm | ||
| Rim diameter Marked on the tire | 17 in | ||
| Circumference From diameter | 91.19 in | ||
| Revolutions per mile From diameter | 695 | ||
| Allowed real diameter UN R30 §6.1.5 | 28.67–29.51 in |
Is 235/65R17 a 29-inch tire?
Yes. At 29.03 inches tall, 235/65R17 is commonly called a 29-inch tire. Inch-class names round to the nearest inch; the true nominal height is 29.03 in, and a new tire may legally measure between 28.67 and 29.51 in.
Speedometer change
Example: if your speedometer is calibrated for 245/65R17 and you fit 235/65R17, the tire is −1.7% in diameter, so your true speed differs from the reading as shown below. Enter your current size above to see your own figures.
| Reading | True speed | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.5 mph | −0.5 mph |
| 45 mph | 44.2 mph | −0.8 mph |
| 55 mph | 54.0 mph | −1.0 mph |
| 60 mph | 59.0 mph | −1.0 mph |
| 70 mph | 68.8 mph | −1.2 mph |
| 80 mph | 78.6 mph | −1.4 mph |
Sizes within 3% of 235/65R17
These sizes are within 3% of the diameter of 235/65R17. The 3% figure is a rule of thumb, not a regulation and not a fitment check: wheel width, offset, suspension and body clearance decide what fits. See changing tire size.
| Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Change | ±3% | Ride height (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/75R15 | 28.29 | 8.86 | −2.5% | −0.37 | |
| 235/75R15 | 28.88 | 9.25 | −0.5% | −0.07 | |
| 235/65R17 | 29.03 | 9.25 | — | — | |
| 225/75R16 | 29.29 | 8.86 | +0.9% | +0.13 | |
| 245/65R17 | 29.54 | 9.65 | +1.8% | +0.26 |
Inch equivalent of 235/65R17
In inch terms, 235/65R17 is about 29.0x9.2R17: 29.0 in tall and 9.2 in wide, a 29-inch tire.
| Inch size | Diameter (in) | Change | Width (in) | Dimensions from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30x9.50R15 | 29.53 | +1.7% | 9.45 | UN R54 table |
| 29x9.50R15 | 28.50 | −1.8% | 9.45 | UN R54 table |
How 235/65R17 is calculated
235 mm section width × 65% aspect ratio = 152.8 mm sidewall (6.01 in).
Overall diameter = rim + 2 × sidewall = 17 in + 2 × 6.01 in = 29.03 in.
Formula: UN Regulation No. 30 §2.15 and §6.1.2.1 (passenger) and UN Regulation No. 54 §6.1.2.1 (light truck). Revolutions per mile = 63,360 ÷ circumference. Full sources are listed at the end of this page.
Questions about 235/65R17
- How tall is a 235/65R17 tire?
- 29.03 inches (737.3 mm) nominal. A new tire may measure from 28.67 to 29.51 in under the official tolerance; the maker's specification gives the figure for a specific tire.
- How wide is a 235/65R17 tire?
- 9.25 inches (235.0 mm) section width. Overall width can be slightly larger; for passenger tires, US rule FMVSS 139 allows 7% over the specified width (or 10 mm, if larger, for some pressure classes).
- How many revolutions per mile does 235/65R17 make?
- About 695 nominal, from a circumference of 91.19 in. Tire makers publish measured revolutions per mile for each tire.
- Will 235/65R17 fit my vehicle?
- This page can't tell you. Check the tire size on your door-jamb placard, then confirm wheel width, offset and clearance with the tire or vehicle maker.
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Printed from https://tiresizecalc.net/size/235-65r17/. Figures as published on 2026-11-01. The full working and the official sources are on that page.
Sources
This size is listed by the manufacturer: Goodyear Assurance MaxLife2, checked on the manufacturer's site on 2026-11-01. The size page shows nominal figures, not that product's measurements.
- UN Regulation No. 30 - Uniform provisions concerning the approval of pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers (Revision 3). United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). E/ECE/324 E/ECE/TRANS/505 Rev.1/Add.29/Rev.3. 2007-03-29. Para 2.15 and 6.1.2.1: aspect ratio and outer diameter, D = d + 2H. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
- UN Regulation No. 54 - Uniform provisions concerning the approval of pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers (Revision 2). United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). E/ECE/324 E/ECE/TRANS/505 Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.2. 2004-04-16. Para 6.1.2.1: the same formula for light truck tires. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
- UN Regulation No. 30 - Uniform provisions concerning the approval of pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers (Revision 3). United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). E/ECE/324 E/ECE/TRANS/505 Rev.1/Add.29/Rev.3. 2007-03-29. Para 6.1.5: allowed outer diameter, Dmin = d + 2H x 0.97, Dmax = d + 2H x 1.04. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
- Computed by tiresizecalc.net from the cited formula. Sri Murugan Systems. Circumference = pi x diameter; revolutions per mile = 63,360 / circumference; 1 in = 25.4 mm exactly. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
- 49 CFR 571.139 - Standard No. 139; New pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). 49 CFR 571.139. eCFR up to date as of 2026-10-15. S6.1.2: passenger tire width up to 7 percent (or 10 mm) over the specified width. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
- 49 CFR 571.110 - Standard No. 110; Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Code of Federal Regulations, annual edition (GovInfo). 2006-10-01. S4.3: the door placard shows the original tire size. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
Last reviewed 2026-11-01. The full source list, with dates and file checksums, is in How the numbers are calculated. To report an error, email contactus@tiresizecalc.net.