Frequently Asked Questions
A 235 75R17 tire has a total height of around 31.6 inches, or 803 millimeters when it fits a 17-tire-inch wheel rim. The height considers a 235-millimeter tire width, a 75 percent aspect ratio, and a 17-inch wheel diameter.
The load rating for a 235 75R23 tire is given by a load index number on its sidewall. Assuming this size is defined by a load index of 109, this corresponds to a tire carrying grade of 2,039 pounds at the tire’s recommended cold inflation pressure.
The 235 75R17 tire size has a rim width of 7.5–8.5 inches. This means its 235-millimeter width, or 9.3 inches, will only fit on wheels whose rim width is within the recommended range.
This value denotes the dimensions of the tire. The first number is 235, which means the width of the tire is expressed in millimeters. The number 75 indicates the tire’s height, equivalent to 75 percent of the width of the tire. Moreover, R is short for “Radial,” which means the construction of the tire, and 17 is the wheel rim’s diameter in inches.
A 235 75R17 tire size consists of a 235mm tread with a 9.3-inch width. Further, a sidewall height of 176mm, and a diameter of 6.9 inches; in total, it will measure 31.6 inches when mounted on a 17"-sized wheel.
