225/35R17 tire size
225/35R17 is a metric size: 23.2" tall, 8.9" wide, on a 17" rim — about a 23x9.00R17. The sidewall is 3.1" and the tire turns 869 times per mile.
225/35R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 23.20" · 589 mm |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.86" · 225 mm |
| Sidewall height | 3.10" · 79 mm (35% of width) |
| Rim diameter | 17" |
| Circumference | 72.89" · 1.851 m |
| Revolutions per mile | 869 (540 per km) |
| Inch (flotation) equivalent | 23x9.00R17 |
Equivalent sizes on a 17" rim
Sizes within ±5% of the overall diameter. Green rows are inside the usual ±3% limit for keeping the speedometer, ABS and gearing right; red rows are bigger changes that need clearance checks.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Speedo at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/45R17 common | 24.26" | +4.58% | -20 mm | 62.7 mph | calculate → |
| 205/40R17 | 23.46" | +1.10% | -20 mm | 60.7 mph | calculate → |
| 215/40R17 | 23.77" | +2.46% | -10 mm | 61.5 mph | calculate → |
| 225/40R17 | 24.09" | +3.82% | 0 mm | 62.3 mph | calculate → |
| 195/45R17 | 23.91" | +3.05% | -30 mm | 61.8 mph | calculate → |
| 195/40R17 | 23.14" | -0.25% | -30 mm | 59.8 mph | calculate → |
| 245/35R17 | 23.75" | +2.38% | +20 mm | 61.4 mph | calculate → |
| 215/35R17 | 22.93" | -1.19% | -10 mm | 59.3 mph | calculate → |
Plus / minus sizing: 16" and 18" rims
Same overall height on a different rim. Check wheel width and clearance before switching.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Speedo at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/45R16 | 23.26" | +0.27% | -20 mm | 60.2 mph | calculate → |
| 185/50R16 | 23.28" | +0.36% | -40 mm | 60.2 mph | calculate → |
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Questions
What size is 225/35R17 in inches?
225/35R17 is about 23.2" tall and 8.9" wide on a 17-inch rim — roughly a 23x9.00R17 in inch sizing.
What does 225/35R17 mean?
225 mm section width, sidewall 35% of the width (3.10"), radial construction, 17-inch rim.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 225/35R17?
On the same 17" rim, within 3% of the diameter: 195/40R17 (-0.25%), 205/40R17 (+1.10%), 215/35R17 (-1.19%), 245/35R17 (+2.38%), 215/40R17 (+2.46%), 195/45R17 (+3.05%).
How many revolutions per mile does a 225/35R17 tire make?
About 869 revolutions per mile (circumference 72.9").
How these numbers are computed
Diameter = rim + 2 × sidewall, sidewall = width × aspect ÷ 100, circumference = π × diameter, revolutions per mile = 63,360 ÷ circumference. Real tires differ by brand by a few tenths of an inch. Last reviewed October 14, 2026.