Best 235/50 R17 Tires. Rims & Conversion Info
Best 235/50 R17 All-Season Tires
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Overall: 90.5% Dry: 90.3%Wet: 92%Snow: 88%Comfort: 97.5%Wear: 93%Buy again: 100%Check on Amazon
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
Overall: 88.5% Dry: 91.5%Wet: 96.5%Snow: 90%Comfort: 89%Wear: 85%Buy again: 90%Check on Amazon
Continental PureContact LS
Overall: 86% Dry: 93%Wet: 92%Snow: 80%Comfort: 89%Wear: 87%Check on Amazon
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Overall: 84.1% Dry: 78%Wet: 89%Snow: 90%Comfort: 89%Wear: 86%Buy again: 87%Check on Amazon
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Overall: 81.8% Dry: 87%Wet: 91%Snow: 86%Comfort: 84%Wear: 64%Buy again: 84%Check on Amazon
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Overall: 80.7% Dry: 84.3%Wet: 92%Snow: 71%Comfort: 80%Wear: 80%Buy again: 87%Check on Amazon
Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
Overall: 78% Dry: 91%Wet: 87%Snow: 75%Comfort: 89%Wear: 82%Check on AmazonBest 235/50 R17 Summer Tires
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
Overall: 87% Dry: 92%Wet: 89%Snow: 81%Comfort: 88%Wear: 94%Check on Amazon
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Overall: 86.1% Dry: 91.5%Wet: 86.5%Comfort: 85%Wear: 76%Buy again: 88%Check on Amazon
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2
Overall: 85.6% Dry: 84.7%Wet: 87%Comfort: 90%Wear: 77%Buy again: 91%Check on Amazon
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
Overall: 84.3% Dry: 87.7%Wet: 84.5%Comfort: 81%Wear: 77%Buy again: 84.5%Check on Amazon
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
Overall: 81.5% Dry: 87.3%Wet: 81%Comfort: 78%Wear: 74.5%Buy again: 70%Check on Amazon
Kumho Ecsta PS31
Overall: 79.1% Dry: 79.7%Wet: 81%Comfort: 77%Wear: 76%Buy again: 81%Check on Amazon
Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position
Overall: 78% Dry: 91%Wet: 88%Comfort: 84%Wear: 71%Check on AmazonBest 235/50 R17 Winter Tires
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II
Overall: 81% Dry: 87%Wet: 89%Snow: 81%Comfort: 88%Wear: 84%Check on Amazon
Continental VikingContact 7
Overall: 65.6% Dry: 58.3%Wet: 50%Snow: 80%Comfort: 95%Wear: 50%Buy again: 70%Check on Amazon235/50 R17 in inches
235/50 R17 tires' overall diameter is 26.3 inches, tire width is 9.3 inches, the tire can be mounted on 17 inches wheel and the circumference is 82.6". With that parameters, we can calculate that it will take approximately 767.1 revolutions per mile.
So the closest metric tire size of 235/50R17 existing size in inches is 31x10.50R17, which is 17.87% taller and 12.9% wider.
You can use our handy tire size calculator to compare 235/50 R17 vs 31x10.50R17.
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What rims fit 235/50 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 235/50 R17 tires:
Rim diameter x rim width
- 17x7.5
- 17x8
- 17x7
- 17x8.5
- 17x6.5
235/50 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. |
| 50 | The second number is the aspect ratio or sidewall height. In this case, it is 50%. 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 50% of the width or ~ 118mm |
| 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.