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All You Need To Know About P235/45R17 Tire Size

P235/45R17 has a 235 mm section width, a 45% aspect ratio, and fits a 17-inch wheel, producing an overall diameter of approximately 25.3 inches and a sidewall approximately 4.2 inches high. The P prefix identifies P235/45R17 as a P-metric passenger tire size. A verified 235/45R17 version also exists with the same nominal dimensions; P-metric and Euro-metric versions of the same numerical size can differ in their load-capacity calculations and inflation tables, so the designation should still be checked against the vehicle requirements.

P235/45R17 Size Quick Specs

What Vehicles Use P235/45R17?

The P235/45R17 tire size is documented in this exact size on the following vehicles:

• Volkswagen CC
• Acura TL
• Subaru Impreza WRX
• Volkswagen Passat
• Audi A4
• Volvo S60

To check whether the P235/45R17 tire size is a factory fitment for your specific vehicle, use our VIN lookup tool.

P235/45R17 Dimensions in Inches

The P235/45R17 tire size is approximately 9.3 inches wide, 25.3 inches tall overall, with a sidewall approximately 4.2 inches high. For P235/45R17, the 17-inch figure means the tire is designed for a 17-inch wheel, while the approximately 25.3-inch overall diameter shows how tall the complete tire is.

P235/45R17 in Inches: All Measurements

• Width: Approx. 9.3 inches
• Sidewall Height: Approx. 4.2 inches
• Wheel Diameter: 17 inches
• Overall Diameter: Approx. 25.3 inches
• Circumference: Approx. 79.6 inches

P235/45R17 Alternative Tire Sizes

Drivers comparing alternatives to P235/45R17 also search for P225/45R17 and P245/45R17. P225/45R17 is narrower and slightly shorter than P235/45R17, while P245/45R17 is wider and slightly taller. Both keep a relatively close overall diameter to P235/45R17 and remain within the usual ±3% diameter guideline, but that alone does not establish interchangeability. Wheel width, load capacity, clearance, and vehicle requirements still need verification. The ±3% tire-size guide explains how diameter comparison fits into that broader check.

P235/45R17 vs P225/45R17

P225/45R17 has an overall diameter approximately 1.40% smaller than P235/45R17, which is within the ±3% diameter guideline.

• Width Difference: P225/45R17 is 10 mm narrower than P235/45R17.
• Diameter Difference: P225/45R17 is approximately 0.35 inches smaller in overall diameter, a 1.40% difference from P235/45R17.
• Interchangeability: The P225/45R17 diameter difference is within ±3% of P235/45R17, but that result alone does not establish complete interchangeability. Wheel width, load capacity, clearance, and vehicle requirements still need to be checked.
• Practical Difference: P225/45R17 reduces nominal section width by 10 mm and has a slightly shorter sidewall and overall diameter than P235/45R17.

P235/45R17 vs P245/45R17

P245/45R17 has an overall diameter approximately 1.40% larger than P235/45R17, which is within the ±3% diameter guideline.

• Width Difference: P245/45R17 is 10 mm wider than P235/45R17.
• Diameter Difference: P245/45R17 is approximately 0.35 inches larger in overall diameter, a 1.40% difference from P235/45R17.
• Interchangeability: The P245/45R17 diameter difference is within ±3% of P235/45R17, but that result alone does not establish complete interchangeability. Wheel width, load capacity, clearance, and vehicle requirements still need to be checked.
• Practical Difference: P245/45R17 increases nominal section width by 10 mm and has a slightly taller sidewall and overall diameter than P235/45R17.