The 235/65R17 is a common tire size for SUVs and crossovers such as Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Explorer.
With a 152.8 mm sidewall (65% 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 +12.3% — a speedometer calibrated for 225/50R17 would read 89.1 km/h at an actual 100 km/h.
When replacing, verify that your wheel well can accommodate the 737.3 mm overall diameter. Keep speedometer deviation within ±3% for safety and legal compliance.
| Tire Code | 235/65R17 |
| Section Width | 235 mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 65% |
| Rim Diameter | 17" |
| Sidewall Height | 152.8 mm |
| Overall Diameter | 737.3 mm / 29.03" |
| Circumference | 2316.3 mm / 91.19" |
| Revolutions per km | 431.7 |
| Revolutions per mile | 694.8 |
| Tire Code | OD (mm) | Δ mm | Δ % | Speedo at 100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/55R17 | 690.3 | -47.0 | -6.4% | 106.8 |
| 235/60R17 | 713.8 | -23.5 | -3.2% | 103.3 |
| 225/65R17 | 724.3 | -13.0 | -1.8% | 101.8 |
| 235/65R17 (current) | 737.3 | — | — | 100.0 |
| 245/65R17 | 750.3 | +13.0 | +1.8% | 98.3 |