335/35R17 Tire Size

All You Need to Know About 335/35R17 Tires

335/35R17 tires are 335 mm wide, with a 35% aspect ratio and a 17-inch wheel diameter, producing an overall diameter of 26.2 inches and a sidewall height of 4.6 inches.

The 335/35R17 sits at the outer boundary of production passenger tire widths. Pairing a 335mm section with a 35-series aspect ratio produces a tire that prioritizes sheer contact patch area above all other factors. Sidewall compliance is minimized - under 4.7 inches - and steering response is essentially instantaneous, but this comes at the cost of ride harshness and extreme sensitivity to rim width. This is a size that exists to serve vehicles with output levels high enough that grip, not handling refinement, is the active constraint.

Compared to the 315/35R17, the 335/35R17 is 20mm wider and ≈0.55 inches taller in overall diameter - a difference of about 2.1%, which stays within the ±3% interchangeability window. The extra width is the functional difference: the 335 adds rear footprint where the 315 cannot, making the size choice vehicle-specific rather than interchangeable in spirit.

335/35R17 Size Quick Specs

• Approved rim width range: 11.0-13.0"
• Measured Rim Width: 12.0 inches
• Width: 335 mm
• Sidewall height: 117.0 mm
• Overall diameter: 26.2"
• Wheel diameter: 17 in

Note: The calculated overall diameter of 335/35R17 is ≈26.2 inches. Variations in tread design and casing construction shift this across manufacturers. The wide approved rim range (11.0-13.0") substantially affects section width stance and sidewall shape at installation. Learn more about Rim Width Ranges and Limits.

335/35R17 Common Vehicle Fitment

335/35R17 is a highly specialized size that fits a narrow category of high-output rear-wheel-drive sports cars with wide-body architecture and rear wheel housings capable of accommodating a 335mm section. Vehicles that can typically run this size include:

• Dodge Viper RT/10 and GTS (1992-2002, rear axle - confirmed OEM fitment paired with a 275/40R17 front)
• Chevrolet Corvette C5 and C6 (select rear-only aftermarket configurations on wider rim packages)
• Ford Mustang GT and Shelby variants (custom wide-body or tubbed builds where rear wheel tubs accommodate 13"+ rim widths)

Because 335/35R17 requires rims between 11.0-13.0 inches wide and demands substantial rear wheel well clearance throughout the full suspension travel range, fitment is always vehicle- and configuration-specific. Checking clearance against the specific suspension geometry, rim width, and offset of each individual build is necessary before installation - this is not a size that transfers between platforms without verification.

335/35R17 Dimensions in Inches

The 335/35R17 tire size measures approximately 13.2 inches in width, 26.2 inches in overall diameter, and has a sidewall height of about 4.6 inches.

The defining characteristic of 335/35R17 is the ratio of contact width to overall diameter. At 13.2 inches wide on a 26.2-inch-tall tire, the contact patch is exceptionally broad relative to the rolling circumference - a geometry that concentrates load onto a short, wide strip of tread. This produces the high lateral grip values that made the size an engineering necessity on 400+ horsepower vehicles where the rear axle is the primary traction point.

335/35R17 in Inches: All Measurements

• Overall diameter: ≈26.2"
• Width: 13.2"
• Sidewall height: 4.6"
• Wheel diameter: 17"
• Circumference: ≈82.4"

Comparison of 335/35R17 With Similar Tire Sizes

335/35R17 is most usefully compared to the 315/35R17 as the narrower option in the same profile and the 345/35R17 as the wider alternative - both of which stay within range on diameter while offering different footprint widths.

Difference Between 335/35R17 and 315/35R17 Tire Sizes

The 315/35R17 is narrower while carrying a slightly smaller overall diameter:

• Width: 315/35R17 is 20 mm narrower
• Overall diameter: 315/35R17 is ≈0.55 inches (≈2.1%) smaller than 335/35R17

The diameter difference falls within the ±3% compatibility range, making 315/35R17 and 335/35R17 sizes generally interchangeable in rolling circumference. However, a 20mm width reduction meaningfully reduces rear traction on vehicles calibrated around the 335's contact patch, so this is not a functionally neutral substitution on performance-critical builds.

Difference Between 335/35R17 and 345/35R17 Tire Sizes

The 345/35R17 is wider and marginally taller:

• Width: 345/35R17 is 10 mm wider
• Overall diameter: 345/35R17 is ≈0.28 inches (≈1.1%) larger than 335/35R17

345/35R17 and 335/35R17 sizes are generally interchangeable from a diameter standpoint. The 345/35R17 expands the footprint by another 10mm in section width and requires confirmation that the 13.5-inch minimum rim width recommendation is met. Before making any switch, understanding how the 3% rule works in practice and the wheel well clearance implications of the wider section is essential.