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All You Need To Know About P235/65R17 Tire Size

P235/65R17 has a 235 mm section width, a 65% aspect ratio, fits a 17-inch wheel, has a calculated overall diameter of approximately 29.0 inches, and has a calculated sidewall height of approximately 6.0 inches. The P prefix identifies P235/65R17 as a P-metric passenger tire size. A 235/65R17 version also exists with the same nominal dimensions, but P-metric and non-P-metric designations follow different load-standard systems, so the designation should still be matched to the vehicle's requirements.

P235/65R17 Size Quick Specs

What Vehicles Use P235/65R17?

P235/65R17 is documented as a factory/OE tire size on the Honda Pilot, Honda Odyssey, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Liberty, and Volvo XC60 in specific model-year and configuration applications.

• Honda Pilot
• Honda Odyssey
• Kia Sorento
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Jeep Liberty
• Volvo XC60

To check whether the P235/65R17 tire size is a factory fitment for your specific vehicle, use our VIN lookup tool.

P235/65R17 Dimensions in Inches

The P235/65R17 tire size is approximately 9.3 inches wide, 29.0 inches tall overall, with a sidewall approximately 6.0 inches high. For P235/65R17, the 17-inch figure means the tire is designed for a 17-inch wheel, while the overall diameter shows approximately how tall the complete tire is.

P235/65R17 Measurements in Inches

• Section Width: Approx. 9.3 inches
• Sidewall Height: Approx. 6.0 inches
• Overall Diameter: Approx. 29.0 inches
• Circumference: Approx. 91.2 inches
• Wheel Diameter: 17 inches

P235/65R17 Alternative Tire Sizes

Two sizes researched in connection with P235/65R17 fitment and replacement comparisons are P235/60R18 and P245/65R17. P235/60R18 keeps the same nominal width while pairing a lower-profile sidewall with an 18-inch wheel, whereas P245/65R17 keeps the 17-inch wheel diameter and 65% aspect ratio while adding 10 mm of nominal width. Both have overall diameters relatively close to P235/65R17, but that does not establish interchangeability. The ±3% tire-size guideline is only a starting point; wheel width, load capacity, clearance, and vehicle requirements still need verification.

P235/65R17 vs P235/60R18

P235/60R18 is approximately 0.26% larger in overall diameter than P235/65R17, placing the diameter difference within the ±3% guideline. 

• Width Difference: P235/60R18 and P235/65R17 both have a nominal section width of 235 mm, so the nominal width difference is 0 mm.
• Diameter Difference: P235/60R18 is approximately 0.1 inch taller than P235/65R17, a 0.26% overall-diameter difference.
• Interchangeability: The 0.26% overall-diameter difference between P235/60R18 and P235/65R17 is within the ±3% guideline, but complete interchangeability still requires the correct wheel diameter and width, adequate load capacity and clearance, and compliance with vehicle requirements.
• Practical Difference: P235/60R18 uses an 18-inch wheel and a lower 60-series sidewall, while P235/65R17 uses a 17-inch wheel and a taller 65-series sidewall.

P235/65R17 vs P245/65R17

P245/65R17 is approximately 1.76% larger in overall diameter than P235/65R17, placing the diameter difference within the ±3% guideline. 

• Width Difference: P245/65R17 is nominally 10 mm wider than P235/65R17.
• Diameter Difference: P245/65R17 is approximately 0.5 inch taller than P235/65R17, a 1.76% overall-diameter difference.
• Interchangeability: The 1.76% overall-diameter difference between P245/65R17 and P235/65R17 is within the ±3% guideline, allowing the swap betweenn both sizes; but that alone does not establish complete interchangeability; wheel width, load capacity, clearance, and vehicle requirements still need to be checked.
• Practical Difference: P245/65R17 keeps the same 17-inch wheel diameter and 65% aspect ratio as P235/65R17 but adds 10 mm of nominal section width, which also produces a slightly taller calculated sidewall and overall diameter.