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235/50R17

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 235/50R17 tire size features an overall diameter of 26.25 inches, a section width of 9.3 inches (235mm), and rotates 768 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 98+ vehicle models including Ford Fusion.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

26.25"

666.8 mm

Section Width

235 mm

9.25" wide

Sidewall Height

4.63"

117.6 mm (50% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

768

Circumference: 82.47"

Rim Diameter

17"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.9" - 8.2"

Optimal rim width range

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 235/50R17 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)235/50R17
Overall Height:26.3"
Sidewall:4.6"
Revs/Mile:768
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 126.3" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+12.7%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 67.6 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph22.5 mph+2.5 mph
30 mph33.8 mph+3.8 mph
45 mph50.7 mph+5.7 mph
60 mph67.6 mph+7.6 mph
75 mph84.5 mph+9.5 mph
90 mph101.4 mph+11.4 mph

Fender & Suspension Clearance

Fitment Status: MODERATE RISK

Flush fitment. Extends 17.7mm outwards. Check wheel arch clearance under full suspension compression.

Inner Strut Space:7.7mm LESS clearance
Outer Fender Push:Extends 17.7mm further out
Ride Height Delta:+1.66" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 235/50R17 (98+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 235/50R17 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
2013Ford FusionSE, 1.6L Eng VIN R, Automatic TransView 2013 Fusion ›
2013Ford FusionSE, 1.6L Eng VIN R, Standard TransView 2013 Fusion ›
2013Ford FusionSE, 2.0L Eng VIN 9View 2013 Fusion ›
2013Ford FusionSE, 2.5L Eng VIN 7View 2013 Fusion ›
2014Ford FusionSE, 1.5L Eng VIN DView 2014 Fusion ›
2014Ford FusionSE, 1.6L Eng VIN RView 2014 Fusion ›
2014Ford FusionSE, 2.0L Eng VIN 9View 2014 Fusion ›
2014Ford FusionSE, 2.5L Eng VIN 7View 2014 Fusion ›
2015Ford FusionSE, 1.5L Eng VIN DView 2015 Fusion ›
2015Ford FusionSE, 1.6L Eng VIN RView 2015 Fusion ›
2015Ford FusionSE, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, AWDView 2015 Fusion ›
2015Ford FusionSE, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, FWDView 2015 Fusion ›
2015Ford FusionSE, 2.5L Eng VIN 7View 2015 Fusion ›
2016Ford FusionSE, 1.5L Eng VIN DView 2016 Fusion ›
2016Ford FusionSE, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, AWDView 2016 Fusion ›
2016Ford FusionSE, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, FWDView 2016 Fusion ›
2016Ford FusionSE, 2.5L Eng VIN 7View 2016 Fusion ›
2017Ford FusionSE, 1.5L Eng VIN DView 2017 Fusion ›
2017Ford FusionSE, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, AWDView 2017 Fusion ›
2017Ford FusionSE, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, FWDView 2017 Fusion ›
2017Ford FusionSE, 2.5L Eng VIN 7View 2017 Fusion ›
2018Ford FusionSE, 1.5L Eng VIN DView 2018 Fusion ›
2018Ford FusionSE, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, AWDView 2018 Fusion ›
2018Ford FusionSE, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, FWDView 2018 Fusion ›
2018Ford FusionSE, 2.5L Eng VIN 7View 2018 Fusion ›
2019Ford FusionSE, 1.5L Eng VIN DView 2019 Fusion ›
2019Ford FusionSE, 2.5L Eng VIN 7View 2019 Fusion ›
2019Ford FusionSEL HybridView 2019 Fusion ›
2020Ford FusionSE, 1.5L Eng VIN DView 2020 Fusion ›
2020Ford FusionSE, 2.5L Eng VIN 7View 2020 Fusion ›
2020Ford FusionSEL HybridView 2020 Fusion ›
1999Jaguar XJ8Base, 4.0 0View 1999 XJ8 ›
1999Jaguar XJ8Base, 4.0 5View 1999 XJ8 ›
1999Jaguar XJ8Vanden Plas, 4.0 0View 1999 XJ8 ›
1999Jaguar XJ8Vanden Plas, 4.0 5View 1999 XJ8 ›
2000Jaguar S-Type3.0 CView 2000 S-Type ›
2000Jaguar S-Type4.0 DView 2000 S-Type ›
2000Jaguar XJ8Vanden Plas, 4.0 BView 2000 XJ8 ›
2000Jaguar XJ8Vanden Plas, 4.0 CView 2000 XJ8 ›
2001Jaguar S-Type3.0 CView 2001 S-Type ›
2001Jaguar S-Type4.0 PView 2001 S-Type ›
2001Jaguar XJ8Vanden Plas, 4.0 BView 2001 XJ8 ›
2002Jaguar S-TypeBase, 3.0 NView 2002 S-Type ›
2002Jaguar S-TypeBase, 4.0 PView 2002 S-Type ›
2002Jaguar XJ8SCView 2002 XJ8 ›
2003Jaguar S-TypeBase, 3.0 T, AutomaticView 2003 S-Type ›
2003Jaguar S-TypeBase, 4.2 UView 2003 S-Type ›
2003Jaguar S-TypeBase, 3.0 T, StandardView 2003 S-Type ›
2003Jaguar XJ8SCView 2003 XJ8 ›
2004Jaguar S-TypeBase, 3.0 T, AutomaticView 2004 S-Type ›
2004Jaguar S-TypeBase, 3.0 T, StandardView 2004 S-Type ›
2004Jaguar S-TypeBase, 4.2 UView 2004 S-Type ›
2005Jaguar S-TypeBase, 3.0 TView 2005 S-Type ›
2005Jaguar S-TypeBase, 4.2 UView 2005 S-Type ›
2006Jaguar S-TypeBase, 3.0 AView 2006 S-Type ›
2006Jaguar S-TypeBase, 4.2 BView 2006 S-Type ›
2007Jaguar S-TypeBase, 3.0 AView 2007 S-Type ›
2007Jaguar S-TypeBase, 4.2 BView 2007 S-Type ›
2008Jaguar S-TypeBase, 3.0 AView 2008 S-Type ›
2008Jaguar S-TypeBase, 4.2 BView 2008 S-Type ›
2003Nissan 350ZAutomaticView 2003 350Z ›
2003Nissan 350ZStandardView 2003 350Z ›
2004Nissan 350Z2D Convertible, AutomaticView 2004 350Z ›
2004Nissan 350Z2D Convertible, StandardView 2004 350Z ›
2004Nissan 350Z2D Coupe, StandardView 2004 350Z ›
2004Nissan 350Z2D Coupe, AutomaticView 2004 350Z ›
2005Nissan 350Z2D Convertible, AutomaticView 2005 350Z ›
2005Nissan 350Z2D Coupe, AutomaticView 2005 350Z ›
2005Nissan 350Z2D Convertible, StandardView 2005 350Z ›
2005Nissan 350Z2D Coupe, StandardView 2005 350Z ›
2005Porsche BoxsterBase, StandardView 2005 Boxster ›
2005Porsche BoxsterBase, AutomaticView 2005 Boxster ›
2006Porsche BoxsterBase, AutomaticView 2006 Boxster ›
2006Porsche BoxsterBase, StandardView 2006 Boxster ›
2007Porsche BoxsterBase, StandardView 2007 Boxster ›
2007Porsche BoxsterBase, AutomaticView 2007 Boxster ›
2007Porsche CaymanBase, AutomaticView 2007 Cayman ›
2007Porsche CaymanBase, StandardView 2007 Cayman ›
2008Porsche BoxsterBase, AutomaticView 2008 Boxster ›
2008Porsche BoxsterBase, StandardView 2008 Boxster ›
2008Porsche CaymanBase, AutomaticView 2008 Cayman ›
2008Porsche CaymanBase, StandardView 2008 Cayman ›
2009Porsche BoxsterBase, Automatic DCTView 2009 Boxster ›
2009Porsche BoxsterBase, StandardView 2009 Boxster ›
2009Porsche CaymanBase, Automatic DCTView 2009 Cayman ›
2009Porsche CaymanBase, StandardView 2009 Cayman ›
2010Porsche BoxsterBase, StandardView 2010 Boxster ›
2010Porsche BoxsterBase, Automatic DCTView 2010 Boxster ›
2010Porsche CaymanBase, Automatic DCTView 2010 Cayman ›
2010Porsche CaymanBase, StandardView 2010 Cayman ›
2011Porsche BoxsterBase, Automatic DCTView 2011 Boxster ›
2011Porsche BoxsterBase, StandardView 2011 Boxster ›
2011Porsche CaymanBase, Automatic DCTView 2011 Cayman ›
2011Porsche CaymanBase, StandardView 2011 Cayman ›
2012Porsche BoxsterBase, Automatic DCT TransView 2012 Boxster ›
2012Porsche BoxsterBase, Standard TransView 2012 Boxster ›
2012Porsche CaymanBase, Standard TransView 2012 Cayman ›
2012Porsche CaymanBase, Automatic DCT TransView 2012 Cayman ›