Tyre size
Best 235/65 R17 tyres
Picked for the 3 fitments that run 235/65 R17 from the factory, ranked by independent test results and set for the most demanding of them, so every pick suits every car here.
- width
- 235 mm
- sidewall
- 153 mm
- diameter
- 737 mm
- rim
- 17 in
- factory ratings
- 104H, 102H
Best tyres in 235/65 R17
Best overall
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Highest fit score for everyday driving on the cars that use this size.
Grand touring · Premium · fit 85
Best off-road
Yokohama
Geolandar A/T G015
Highest fit score for gravel, beach and towing.
All-terrain (A/T) · Mid-range · fit 68
Best in the wet
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Strongest wet braking and handling in independent tests.
Grand touring · Premium · fit 75
Best value
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
The highest-scoring lower-priced tyre in the same category.
Grand touring · Value · fit 55
Not every tyre is made in every size. “See today’s price” opens the tyre in 235/65 R17 when the retailer stocks it, or the tyre’s page when it doesn’t. Match or beat the load index and speed rating on your placard.
Cars on 235/65 R17 from the factory
| Car | Fitment | Category it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sportage 2.0 | 235/65 R17 104H · S 17in | Touring & eco |
| Hyundai Tucson 2.0 | 235/65 R17 104H · Base/Active 17in | Grand touring |
| Nissan X-Trail 2.5 2WD | 235/65 R17 102H · ST 17in | Grand touring |
The picks above are grand touring tyres or better. A car that needs a gentler category can go lower: its own page shows how far.
235/65 R17 questions
What are the best 235/65 R17 tyres?
For the cars that use 235/65 R17 from the factory, ratio's top pick is the Continental PremiumContact 7, a grand touring tyre. Best off-road: Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015. Best in the wet: Michelin Primacy 4+. Best value: Kumho Ecsta HS52.
Which cars use 235/65 R17 tyres?
Kia Sportage 2.0, Hyundai Tucson 2.0, Nissan X-Trail 2.5 2WD. Always check the placard on your own car: wheels and tyres get changed.
How big is a 235/65 R17 tyre?
About 737 mm (29.0 in) tall overall, 235 mm wide, with a 153 mm sidewall, on an 17-inch rim.