235/45R17 tire size
A 235/45R17 tire is 25.33 inches (643.3 mm) tall, 9.25 in (235 mm) wide and fits a 17-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 25.3x9.3R17.
| Overall diameter | 25.33 in | 643.3 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 9.25 in | 235 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.16 in | 105.8 mm |
| Circumference | 79.57 in | 2,021 mm |
| Revolutions | 796.3 per mile | 494.8 per km |
| Rim diameter | 17 in | 431.8 mm |
Compare 235/45R17 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 17-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 235/45R17:
Plus and minus sizes for 235/45R17
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205/65R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 25.49 in | +0.65% |
| 215/60R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 25.16 in | −0.67% |
| 225/60R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 25.63 in | +1.20% |
| 225/55R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 24.74 in | −2.30% |
| 215/55R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.31 in | −0.06% |
| 235/50R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.25 in | −0.30% |
| 245/50R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.65 in | +1.26% |
| 205/60R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 25.69 in | +1.41% |
| 265/35R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 25.30 in | −0.09% |
| 205/45R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 25.26 in | −0.25% |
| 235/40R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 25.40 in | +0.30% |
| 225/40R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 25.09 in | −0.95% |
| 265/30R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 25.26 in | −0.26% |
| 225/35R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 25.20 in | −0.50% |
| 235/35R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 25.48 in | +0.59% |
| 275/30R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 25.50 in | +0.67% |
| 245/30R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 25.79 in | +1.82% |
| 255/30R20 | Plus 3 (20 in) | 26.02 in | +2.75% |
Vehicles approved with 235/45R17 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 235/45R17 as a standard or optional size (1,750 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
- Volkswagen Passat
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- Ford Mondeo
- Volvo V60
- Saab 9-3
- Volvo S60
- Audi A4
- BMW 5 Series
- Volkswagen Scirocco
- Honda Civic
- Volkswagen CC
- Volkswagen CR
- Saab 9-5
- Volkswagen EOS
- Audi A6
- Cadillac BLS
- Volvo C70
- Opel Omega
- Alpine A110
- Volkswagen Cross
- Volvo V70
- Saab 9-3X
- Mercedes-Benz SL
- Subaru Impreza
- Alpina B10
- Lotus Esprit
- Subaru WRX
Source: Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO/ASTRA), open government data. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.
Nearby 17-inch sizes
- 215/40R17 (−6.1%)
- 215/45R17 (−2.8%)
- 215/50R17 (+0.5%)
- 215/55R17 (+3.9%)
- 225/35R17 (−8.4%)
- 225/40R17 (−4.9%)
- 225/45R17 (−1.4%)
- 225/50R17 (+2.1%)
- 225/55R17 (+5.6%)
- 235/40R17 (−3.7%)
- 235/50R17 (+3.7%)
- 235/55R17 (+7.3%)
- 245/40R17 (−2.4%)
- 245/45R17 (+1.4%)
- 245/50R17 (+5.2%)
- 245/55R17 (+9.0%)
- 255/40R17 (−1.2%)
- 255/45R17 (+2.8%)
- 255/55R17 (+10.7%)
Reading the 235/45R17 size
- 235 — section width in millimetres (9.25 in).
- 45 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 45 % of the width, 105.8 mm.
- R — radial construction (ZR on the sidewall means a high-speed rated radial; the dimensions are the same).
- 17 — fits a 17-inch diameter wheel.
The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. They must meet at least the values on your vehicle's tire placard.