The 235/50R17 is a common tire size for midsize sedans such as Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Hyundai Sonata.
With a 117.5 mm sidewall (50% aspect ratio), this tire offers a balanced blend of ride comfort and handling precision — versatile for both city driving and spirited cornering.
Compared to the baseline 225/50R17, this tire's overall diameter differs by +1.5% — a speedometer calibrated for 225/50R17 would read 98.5 km/h at an actual 100 km/h.
Fitted to various mid-size sedan and crossover 17" trims where comfort-biased sidewall height matters more than steering precision. Load index 96V or 100H reinforced. Sidewall trade-off favors comfort over precision on tall crossover platforms.
Mainstream sedan sizes balance compound longevity against light all-season handling. When replacing, match the OE speed rating (H or V on most trims) — installing a lower rating voids many manufacturer load-test certifications and is illegal on autobahn-rated vehicles. Wheel-well clearance is rarely a concern at this rim diameter; speedometer drift across factory alternatives stays well inside the ±3% legal window.
| Tire Code | 235/50R17 |
| Section Width | 235 mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 50% |
| Rim Diameter | 17" |
| Sidewall Height | 117.5 mm |
| Overall Diameter | 666.8 mm / 26.25" |
| Circumference | 2094.8 mm / 82.47" |
| Revolutions per km | 477.4 |
| Revolutions per mile | 768.3 |
| Tire Code | OD (mm) | Δ mm | Δ % | Speedo at 100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/45R17 | 643.3 | -23.5 | -3.5% | 103.7 |
| 225/50R17 | 656.8 | -10.0 | -1.5% | 101.5 |
| 235/50R17 (current) | 666.8 | — | — | 100.0 |
| 245/50R17 | 676.8 | +10.0 | +1.5% | 98.5 |
| 235/55R17 | 690.3 | +23.5 | +3.5% | 96.6 |