Best 235/40 R17 Tires. Rims & Conversion Info

235/40 R17 in inches What rims fit 235/40 R17 tires What is 235/40 R17?

Best 235/40 R17 Street/Racetrack Tires

Image of Toyo Proxes R888R
Toyo Proxes R888R
Overall: 86%
Dry: 92%
Wet: 54%
Comfort: 67%
Wear: 69%
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Best 235/40 R17 Summer Tires

Image of Toyo Proxes RA1
Toyo Proxes RA1
Overall: 90.4%
Dry: 91%
Wet: 72%
Comfort: 69%
Wear: 89.5%
Buy again: 100%
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Image of Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
Overall: 82.1%
Dry: 84.3%
Wet: 82%
Comfort: 78%
Wear: 76%
Buy again: 86%
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BFGoodrich g-Force R1
Overall: 82%
Dry: 88%
Wet: 29%
Comfort: 67%
Wear: 77%
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Image of Dunlop Direzza ZIII
Dunlop Direzza ZIII
Overall: 76.4%
Dry: 83.3%
Wet: 75%
Comfort: 60%
Wear: 90%
Buy again: 60%
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Image of Nitto NT05
Nitto NT05
Overall: 67.3%
Dry: 83.7%
Wet: 63%
Comfort: 39%
Wear: 57%
Buy again: 61%
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Image of Toyo Proxes Sport
Toyo Proxes Sport
Overall: 66.9%
Dry: 68%
Wet: 73%
Comfort: 64%
Wear: 67%
Buy again: 60%
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Toyo Proxes RR
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235/40 R17 in inches

235/40 R17 tires' overall diameter is 24.4 inches, tire width is 9.3 inches, the tire can be mounted on 17 inches wheel and the circumference is 76.7". With that parameters, we can calculate that it will take approximately 826.1 revolutions per mile.

So the closest metric tire size of 235/40R17 existing size in inches is 31x10.50R17, which is 27.05% taller and 12.9% wider.

You can use our handy tire size calculator to compare 235/40 R17 vs 31x10.50R17.

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What rims fit 235/40 R17 tires?

For each tire size there often there are several wheel sizes. You can't put too wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa. Here is what size of the wheels your vehicle needs for 235/40 R17 tires:

Rim diameter x rim width

235/40 R17 – what does it mean?

Parameter Meaning
235 The first number shows that the tire has a section width of 235 mm or approximately 9.3 inches.
40 The second number is the aspect ratio or sidewall height. In this case, it is 40%. It shows the height of the tire from the ground to the rim edge or the height of the tire's cross-section which is 40% of the width or ~ 94mm
R17 The letter R means this tire is radial. Most of all tires nowadays are radial. The number is the tire diameter in inches. It means that the tire will fit 17-inch wheels

If you want to know more about how to decipher information inscribed on your tires, including aspects such as the tire height, tire width, and the diameter of the wheel, this guide provides an in-depth look at how to read a tire sidewall. These measurements can reveal a wealth of information about your tire's specifications and suitability for your vehicle. Mastering these details will allow you to make informed decisions when buying or replacing your tires.