Best 235/45 R17 Tires. Rims & Conversion Info

235/45 R17 in inches What rims fit 235/45 R17 tires What is 235/45 R17?

Best 235/45 R17 All-Season Tires

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Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Overall: 90.5%
Dry: 90.3%
Wet: 92%
Snow: 88%
Comfort: 97.5%
Wear: 93%
Buy again: 100%
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Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
Overall: 88.5%
Dry: 91.5%
Wet: 96.5%
Snow: 90%
Comfort: 89%
Wear: 85%
Buy again: 90%
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Image of Continental PureContact LS
Continental PureContact LS
Overall: 86%
Dry: 93%
Wet: 92%
Snow: 80%
Comfort: 89%
Wear: 87%
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Image of BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
Overall: 85.5%
Dry: 93%
Wet: 90.5%
Snow: 81%
Comfort: 87%
Wear: 87%
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Image of Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Overall: 81.8%
Dry: 87%
Wet: 91%
Snow: 86%
Comfort: 84%
Wear: 64%
Buy again: 84%
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Image of Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Overall: 80.7%
Dry: 84.3%
Wet: 92%
Snow: 71%
Comfort: 80%
Wear: 80%
Buy again: 87%
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General AltiMAX RT43
Overall: 80.3%
Dry: 84.7%
Wet: 82.5%
Snow: 75%
Comfort: 86%
Wear: 89.5%
Buy again: 93%
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Best 235/45 R17 Street/Racetrack Tires

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Toyo Proxes R888R
Overall: 86%
Dry: 92%
Wet: 54%
Comfort: 67%
Wear: 69%
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Best 235/45 R17 Summer Tires

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Nexen N FERA AU7
Overall: 91.4%
Dry: 93.3%
Wet: 90%
Comfort: 90%
Wear: 90%
Buy again: 90%
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Image of Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
Overall: 88%
Dry: 96%
Wet: 76%
Comfort: 70%
Wear: 62%
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Image of Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
Overall: 87%
Dry: 92%
Wet: 89%
Snow: 81%
Comfort: 88%
Wear: 94%
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Image of Hankook Ventus R-S4
Hankook Ventus R-S4
Overall: 87%
Dry: 91%
Wet: 75%
Comfort: 77%
Wear: 86%
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Image of Hankook Ventus S1 noble2
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2
Overall: 85.6%
Dry: 84.7%
Wet: 87%
Comfort: 90%
Wear: 77%
Buy again: 91%
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Image of Continental ExtremeContact Sport
Continental ExtremeContact Sport
Overall: 85.6%
Dry: 88.7%
Wet: 83%
Comfort: 87%
Wear: 86.5%
Buy again: 100%
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Image of General G-MAX RS
General G-MAX RS
Overall: 84%
Dry: 91%
Wet: 87%
Comfort: 86%
Wear: 84%
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Best 235/45 R17 Winter Tires

Image of Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
Overall: 92.2%
Dry: 91.2%
Wet: 92.5%
Snow: 97.5%
Comfort: 90.5%
Wear: 89%
Buy again: 97%
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Image of General Altimax Arctic 12
General Altimax Arctic 12
Overall: 89%
Dry: 82%
Wet: 87%
Snow: 90%
Comfort: 83%
Wear: 87%
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Image of Michelin X-Ice Xi3
Michelin X-Ice Xi3
Overall: 85%
Dry: 85%
Wet: 88%
Snow: 88%
Comfort: 89%
Wear: 90%
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Image of Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
Overall: 83.3%
Dry: 76.7%
Wet: 80%
Snow: 90%
Comfort: 90%
Wear: 70%
Buy again: 100%
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Image of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Overall: 82.8%
Dry: 88.8%
Wet: 92.5%
Snow: 87.5%
Comfort: 83.5%
Wear: 81.5%
Buy again: 90%
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Image of Falken EuroWinter HS449
Falken EuroWinter HS449
Overall: 78.4%
Dry: 81.3%
Wet: 87%
Snow: 40%
Comfort: 84%
Wear: 84%
Buy again: 87%
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Image of Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Overall: 76.1%
Dry: 77.7%
Wet: 80%
Comfort: 72%
Wear: 93%
Buy again: 55%
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235/45 R17 in inches

235/45 R17 tires' overall diameter is 25.3 inches, tire width is 9.3 inches, the tire can be mounted on 17 inches wheel and the circumference is 79.5". With that parameters, we can calculate that it will take approximately 797 revolutions per mile.

So the closest metric tire size of 235/45R17 existing size in inches is 31x10.50R17, which is 22.53% taller and 12.9% wider.

You can use our handy tire size calculator to compare 235/45 R17 vs 31x10.50R17.

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What rims fit 235/45 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 235/45 R17 tires:

Rim diameter x rim width

235/45 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.
45 The second number is the aspect ratio or sidewall height. In this case, it is 45%. 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 45% of the width or ~ 106mm
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.