What is the diameter of a P235/55R17 tire?

A P235/55R17 tire has an overall diameter of 27.18 inches (690.4mm).

How many revolutions per mile does a P235/55R17 tire make?

A P235/55R17 tire makes approximately 742 revolutions per mile.

What rim width is recommended for P235/55R17 tires?

The recommended wheel rim width for a P235/55R17 tire is 5.9" - 8.2".

P235/55R17

Passenger / P-Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The P235/55R17 tire size features an overall diameter of 27.18 inches, a section width of 9.3 inches (235mm), and rotates 742 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 150+ vehicle models including Buick Park Avenue.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

27.18"

690.4 mm

Section Width

235 mm

9.25" wide

Sidewall Height

5.09"

129.3 mm (55% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

742

Circumference: 85.38"

Rim Diameter

17"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.9" - 8.2"

Optimal rim width range

Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare P235/55R17 against any proposed tire size below:

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Tire 1 (Stock / Base)235/55R17

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:27.2"

Sidewall:5.1"

Revs/Mile:742

Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:29.6"

Sidewall:5.8"

Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Speedometer Variance

+8.8%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 65.3 mph

Indicated	Actual Speed	Diff
20 mph	21.8 mph	+1.8 mph
30 mph	32.6 mph	+2.6 mph
45 mph	49.0 mph	+4.0 mph
60 mph	65.3 mph	+5.3 mph
75 mph	81.6 mph	+6.6 mph
90 mph	97.9 mph	+7.9 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:+1.20" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit P235/55R17 (150+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing P235/55R17 tires:

Year	Make & Model	Trim / Variant	Lookup Specs
2003	Buick Park Avenue	Ultra	View 2003 Park Avenue ›
2004	Buick Park Avenue	Ultra	View 2004 Park Avenue ›
2005	Buick Park Avenue	Ultra	View 2005 Park Avenue ›
2006	Buick Lucerne	CXL, 3.8 2	View 2006 Lucerne ›
2006	Buick Lucerne	CXL, 4.6 Y	View 2006 Lucerne ›
2007	Buick Lucerne	CXL, 4.6 Y	View 2007 Lucerne ›
2007	Buick Lucerne	CXL, 3.8 2	View 2007 Lucerne ›
2008	Buick Lucerne	CXL, 3.8 2	View 2008 Lucerne ›
2008	Buick Lucerne	CXL, 4.6 Y	View 2008 Lucerne ›
2009	Buick Lucerne	CX, 3.9 1	View 2009 Lucerne ›
2009	Buick Lucerne	CX, 3.9 M	View 2009 Lucerne ›
2009	Buick Lucerne	CXL, 3.9 1	View 2009 Lucerne ›
2009	Buick Lucerne	CXL, 3.9 M	View 2009 Lucerne ›
2010	Buick Lucerne	CXL, 3.9 1	View 2010 Lucerne ›
2010	Buick Lucerne	CX, 3.9 1	View 2010 Lucerne ›
2010	Buick Lucerne	CXL, 3.9 M	View 2010 Lucerne ›
2010	Buick Lucerne	CX, 3.9 M	View 2010 Lucerne ›
2011	Buick Lucerne	CXL	View 2011 Lucerne ›
2011	Buick Lucerne	CX	View 2011 Lucerne ›
2000	Cadillac DeVille	DTS	View 2000 DeVille ›
2001	Cadillac DeVille	DTS	View 2001 DeVille ›
2002	Cadillac DeVille	DTS	View 2002 DeVille ›
2003	Cadillac DeVille	DTS	View 2003 DeVille ›
2003	Cadillac Seville	STS	View 2003 Seville ›
2004	Cadillac DeVille	DTS	View 2004 DeVille ›
2005	Cadillac DeVille	DTS	View 2005 DeVille ›
2006	Cadillac DTS	4.6 9	View 2006 DTS ›
2006	Cadillac DTS	4.6 Y	View 2006 DTS ›
2007	Cadillac DTS	4.6 9	View 2007 DTS ›
2007	Cadillac DTS	4.6 Y	View 2007 DTS ›
2008	Cadillac CTS	3.6 7, RWD, Automatic	View 2008 CTS ›
2008	Cadillac CTS	3.6 7, AWD	View 2008 CTS ›
2008	Cadillac CTS	3.6 7, RWD, Standard	View 2008 CTS ›
2008	Cadillac CTS	3.6 V, RWD, Automatic	View 2008 CTS ›
2008	Cadillac CTS	3.6 V, AWD	View 2008 CTS ›
2008	Cadillac CTS	3.6 V, RWD, Standard	View 2008 CTS ›
2008	Cadillac DTS	4.6 9	View 2008 DTS ›
2008	Cadillac DTS	4.6 Y	View 2008 DTS ›
2009	Cadillac CTS	Base, 3.6 7, AWD	View 2009 CTS ›
2009	Cadillac CTS	Base, 3.6 7, RWD, Standard	View 2009 CTS ›
2009	Cadillac CTS	Base, 3.6 V, AWD	View 2009 CTS ›
2009	Cadillac CTS	Base, 3.6 V, RWD, Automatic	View 2009 CTS ›
2009	Cadillac CTS	Base, 3.6 V, RWD, Standard	View 2009 CTS ›
2009	Cadillac CTS	Base, 3.6 7, RWD, Automatic	View 2009 CTS ›
2009	Cadillac DTS	4.6 9	View 2009 DTS ›
2009	Cadillac DTS	4.6 Y	View 2009 DTS ›
2010	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0 G, RWD, Automatic	View 2010 CTS ›
2010	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0 G, AWD	View 2010 CTS ›
2010	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0 G, RWD, Standard	View 2010 CTS ›
2010	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Wagon, 3.0 G, RWD	View 2010 CTS ›
2010	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Wagon, 3.0 G, AWD	View 2010 CTS ›
2010	Cadillac CTS	Luxury	View 2010 CTS ›
2010	Cadillac DTS	4.6 9	View 2010 DTS ›
2010	Cadillac DTS	4.6 Y	View 2010 DTS ›
2011	Cadillac CTS	Base, 2D Coupe, AWD	View 2011 CTS ›
2011	Cadillac CTS	Base, 2D Coupe, RWD, Automatic	View 2011 CTS ›
2011	Cadillac CTS	Base, 2D Coupe, RWD, Standard	View 2011 CTS ›
2011	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0 Y, AWD	View 2011 CTS ›
2011	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Wagon, 3.0 Y, AWD	View 2011 CTS ›
2011	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.6 D, RWD, Standard	View 2011 CTS ›
2011	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.6 D, RWD, Automatic	View 2011 CTS ›
2011	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0 Y, RWD, Standard	View 2011 CTS ›
2011	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Wagon, 3.0 Y, RWD	View 2011 CTS ›
2011	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0 Y, RWD, Automatic	View 2011 CTS ›
2011	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.6 D, AWD	View 2011 CTS ›
2011	Cadillac DTS	4.6 6	View 2011 DTS ›
2011	Cadillac DTS	4.6 S	View 2011 DTS ›
2011	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Wagon, 3.6 D, RWD	View 2011 CTS ›
2011	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Wagon, 3.6 D, AWD	View 2011 CTS ›
2012	Cadillac CTS	Base, 2D Coupe, AWD	View 2012 CTS ›
2012	Cadillac CTS	Base, 2D Coupe, RWD	View 2012 CTS ›
2012	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0L Eng VIN 5, AWD	View 2012 CTS ›
2012	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0L Eng VIN 5, RWD, Automatic Trans	View 2012 CTS ›
2012	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0L Eng VIN 5, RWD, Standard Trans	View 2012 CTS ›
2012	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, AWD	View 2012 CTS ›
2012	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, RWD, Automatic Trans	View 2012 CTS ›
2012	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Wagon, 3.0L Eng VIN 5, RWD	View 2012 CTS ›
2012	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Wagon, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, AWD	View 2012 CTS ›
2012	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, RWD, Standard Trans	View 2012 CTS ›
2012	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Wagon, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, RWD	View 2012 CTS ›
2012	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Wagon, 3.0L Eng VIN 5, AWD	View 2012 CTS ›
2013	Cadillac CTS	Base, 2D Coupe, RWD	View 2013 CTS ›
2013	Cadillac CTS	Base, 2D Coupe, AWD	View 2013 CTS ›
2013	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Wagon, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, AWD	View 2013 CTS ›
2013	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Wagon, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, RWD	View 2013 CTS ›
2013	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0L Eng VIN 5, RWD	View 2013 CTS ›
2013	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0L Eng VIN 5, AWD	View 2013 CTS ›
2013	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, RWD	View 2013 CTS ›
2013	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Sedan, 3.6L Eng VIN 3, AWD	View 2013 CTS ›
2013	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Wagon, 3.0L Eng VIN 5, RWD	View 2013 CTS ›
2013	Cadillac CTS	Base, 4D Wagon, 3.0L Eng VIN 5, AWD	View 2013 CTS ›
2004	Chevrolet Impala	SS	View 2004 Impala ›
2004	Chevrolet Monte Carlo	SS, 3.8 1	View 2004 Monte Carlo ›
2004	Chevrolet Monte Carlo	SS, 3.8 K	View 2004 Monte Carlo ›
2005	Chevrolet Impala	SS	View 2005 Impala ›
2005	Chevrolet Monte Carlo	SS	View 2005 Monte Carlo ›
2014	Chevrolet Impala Limited	Police	View 2014 Impala Limited ›
2015	Chevrolet Impala Limited	Police	View 2015 Impala Limited ›
2016	Chevrolet Impala Limited	Police	View 2016 Impala Limited ›
2001	Ford Crown Victoria	S, 4.6 W	View 2001 Crown Victoria ›
2001	Ford Crown Victoria	S, 4.6 9	View 2001 Crown Victoria ›
2002	Ford Crown Victoria	LX, 4.6 W	View 2002 Crown Victoria ›
2002	Ford Crown Victoria	LX, 4.6 9	View 2002 Crown Victoria ›
2002	Ford Crown Victoria	S, 4.6 W	View 2002 Crown Victoria ›
2002	Ford Crown Victoria	S, 4.6 9	View 2002 Crown Victoria ›
2003	Ford Crown Victoria	LX, 4.6 9	View 2003 Crown Victoria ›
2003	Ford Crown Victoria	LX, 4.6 W	View 2003 Crown Victoria ›
2004	Ford Crown Victoria	LX Sport	View 2004 Crown Victoria ›
2005	Ford Crown Victoria	LX Sport	View 2005 Crown Victoria ›
2005	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2005 Mustang ›
2005	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 2005 Mustang ›
2005	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2005 Mustang ›
2005	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 2005 Mustang ›
2006	Ford Crown Victoria	LX Sport, 4.6 V	View 2006 Crown Victoria ›
2006	Ford Crown Victoria	LX Sport, 4.6 W	View 2006 Crown Victoria ›
2006	Ford Crown Victoria	Police Interceptor	View 2006 Crown Victoria ›
2006	Ford Freestar	SE	View 2006 Freestar ›
2006	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 2006 Mustang ›
2006	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 2006 Mustang ›
2006	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2006 Mustang ›
2006	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2006 Mustang ›
2006	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 2006 Mustang ›
2006	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 2006 Mustang ›
2006	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2006 Mustang ›
2006	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2006 Mustang ›
2007	Ford Crown Victoria	LX, 4.6 V	View 2007 Crown Victoria ›
2007	Ford Crown Victoria	LX, 4.6 W	View 2007 Crown Victoria ›
2007	Ford Crown Victoria	Police Interceptor	View 2007 Crown Victoria ›
2007	Ford Freestar	SE, 3.9 6	View 2007 Freestar ›
2007	Ford Freestar	SE, 4.2 2	View 2007 Freestar ›
2007	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 2007 Mustang ›
2007	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 2007 Mustang ›
2007	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2007 Mustang ›
2007	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2007 Mustang ›
2007	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 2007 Mustang ›
2007	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 2007 Mustang ›
2007	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2007 Mustang ›
2007	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2007 Mustang ›
2008	Ford Crown Victoria	LX, 4.6 V	View 2008 Crown Victoria ›
2008	Ford Crown Victoria	LX, 4.6 W	View 2008 Crown Victoria ›
2008	Ford Crown Victoria	Police Interceptor	View 2008 Crown Victoria ›
2008	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 2008 Mustang ›
2008	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 2008 Mustang ›
2008	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2008 Mustang ›
2008	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2008 Mustang ›
2008	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 2008 Mustang ›
2008	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 2008 Mustang ›
2008	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2008 Mustang ›
2008	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2008 Mustang ›
2009	Ford Crown Victoria	Police Interceptor, 4.6 V	View 2009 Crown Victoria ›