The 235/60R17 is a common tire size for SUVs and crossovers such as Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Explorer.
With a 141.0 mm sidewall (60% aspect ratio), this tire provides a smooth, cushioned ride that absorbs road imperfections well — ideal for daily commuting and highway cruising.
Compared to the baseline 225/50R17, this tire's overall diameter differs by +8.7% — a speedometer calibrated for 225/50R17 would read 92.0 km/h at an actual 100 km/h.
Fitted to mid-size family SUVs and similar crossover platforms where the 17-inch wheel package balances comfort and clearance. Load index 102T or 106V reinforced. North-American family-SUV size where chain clearance can be tight on tighter strut towers.
Crossover and mid-size SUV sizes carry significantly higher loads than passenger-car sizes of similar width, so the load index — not just the speed rating — is the spec to verify on replacement. Reinforced (XL/RF) versions are commonly OE; downgrading to standard-load risks sidewall failure on cargo-laden highway runs. Tread-pattern selection (H-T vs A-T) drives most of the noise and wet-grip difference.
| Tire Code | 235/60R17 |
| Section Width | 235 mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 60% |
| Rim Diameter | 17" |
| Sidewall Height | 141.0 mm |
| Overall Diameter | 713.8 mm / 28.10" |
| Circumference | 2242.5 mm / 88.29" |
| Revolutions per km | 445.9 |
| Revolutions per mile | 717.7 |
| Tire Code | OD (mm) | Δ mm | Δ % | Speedo at 100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/55R17 | 690.3 | -23.5 | -3.3% | 103.4 |
| 225/60R17 | 701.8 | -12.0 | -1.7% | 101.7 |
| 235/60R17 (current) | 713.8 | — | — | 100.0 |
| 235/65R17 | 737.3 | +23.5 | +3.3% | 96.8 |
| 255/60R17 | 737.8 | +24.0 | +3.4% | 96.7 |
| 235/60R20 | 790.0 | +76.2 | +10.7% | 90.4 |