235/60R17 tire size in inches

235/60R17 tires are 28.1″ tall, have a section width of 9.3″, and fit wheels with a diameter of 17. The circumference is 88.2″ that translates into 718 revolutions per mile. As a rule, they can be mounted on the wheels with 17″ x 6.5-8.5″ rim width. In the high flotation system, the equivalent tire size is 28.1×9.3R17.

What is 235/60R17 in inches?

Tire Diameter:28.1″
Tire Section Width:9.3″
Rim Width Range:17″ x 6.5-8.5″
Sidewall Height:5.6″
Circumference:88.2″
Revs/Mile:718

Alternate sizes – Upsizing Wheels or Tires?

What is a 235/60R17 equivalent to?

Check out the chart below to find possible alternatives to the 235/60R17 tire size staying within the 3%-range of the tire diameter, allowing to choose wider wheels or tires with smaller sidewalls. A good rule of thumb is to avoid decreasing the diameter of the wheel. If you are not sure about the custom sizes, consult the experts or stick to the factory tire size.

Tire sizeDiameterDifferenceWidthWheel size
165/80R1727.4″-2.49%6.5″17
225/60R1727.6″-1.78%8.9″17
245/55R1727.6″-1.78%9.6″17
102/130/R1727.5″-2.14%4.0″17
275/50R1727.8″-1.07%10.8″17
305/45R1727.8″-1.07%12.0″17
155/90R1728.0″-0.36%6.1″17
165/90R1728.7″2.14%6.5″17
215/65R1728.0″-0.36%8.5″17
215/70R1728.9″2.85%8.5″17
225/65R1728.5″1.42%8.9″17
255/55R1728.0″-0.36%10.0″17
275/55R1728.9″2.85%10.8″17
152/92/R1728.0″-0.36%6.0″17
Upsizing chart

What does 235/60R17 mean?

Trying to decode the size of the tires? Scroll down the page to learn what all these numbers on the sidewall stand for.

P or LTThe first letter in the string denotes the class. P stands for passenger vehicles, LT is intended for light trucks carrying heavy loads.
235It means the width of the tire is 235 millimeters
60The tire has an aspect ratio of 60. To put it simple, the sidewall height is 60% of the width, so it would be 5.6″.
RR stands for the Radial, a standard construction method for about 99% of tires.
17The tire is designed to fit 17″ x 6.5-8.5″ rims that are 17 inches in diameter.

Popular questions about 235/60R17 tire size

How wide is a 235/60R17 tire?

The tires of the given size have a section width of 9.3″ inches.

How tall is a 235/60R17 tire?

The height of the following tire size equals 28.1″ inches.

What rims will fit 235/60R17 tires?

For each tire size, often there are several wheel sizes. You can’t put very wide tires on narrow rims or vise versa. You need the rim size of 17″ x 6.5-8.5″ for 235/60R17 tires.

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