235/55R17 vs 235/60R17 tire size
A 235/60R17 is 0.93 inches (23 mm) taller than a 235/55R17, and the same width. Fit them in place of 235/55R17 tires and the speedometer reads low: at 60 mph on it you’re doing 62.0 mph, 3.4% faster, and the vehicle sits 0.46 inches (12 mm) higher.
Sources checked
| Dimension | 235/55R17 | 235/60R17 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 27.18 in (690 mm) | 28.10 in (714 mm) | +0.92 in (+24 mm) |
| Section width | 9.25 in (235 mm) | 9.25 in (235 mm) | 0.00 in (0 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.09 in (129 mm) | 5.55 in (141 mm) | +0.46 in (+12 mm) |
| Aspect ratio | 55% | 60% | |
| Rim diameter | 17 in | 17 in | |
| Circumference | 85.4 in (2,169 mm) | 88.3 in (2,242 mm) | +2.9 in |
| Revolutions per mile | 742 | 718 | −24 |
| Revolutions per km | 461 | 446 | −15 |
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Metric, LT and flotation
At 60 mph on the speedometer you’re doing
62.0mph
+3.4% · the speedometer reads low
- Height
- +0.93 in (+23 mm)
- Width
- 0.00 in (0 mm)
- Ground clearance
- +0.46 in (+12 mm)
- Each side, same wheel
- 0.00 in (0 mm)
235/55R17 and 235/60R17 side by side
| Dimension | 235/55R17 | 235/60R17 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 27.18 in (690 mm) | 28.10 in (714 mm) | +0.92 in (+24 mm) |
| Section width | 9.25 in (235 mm) | 9.25 in (235 mm) | 0.00 in (0 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.09 in (129 mm) | 5.55 in (141 mm) | +0.46 in (+12 mm) |
| Aspect ratio | 55% | 60% | |
| Rim diameter | 17 in | 17 in | |
| Circumference | 85.4 in | 88.3 in | +2.9 in |
| Revolutions per mile | 742 | 718 | −24 |
| Revolutions per km | 461 | 446 | −15 |
The working
- 235/55R17: sidewall = 235 mm × 55% = 129.3 mm = 5.09 in.
- Diameter = rim + 2 × sidewall = 17 + 2 × 5.09 = 27.18 in (690 mm).
- Circumference = π × 27.18 = 85.4 in; revolutions per mile = 63,360 ÷ 85.4 = 742.
- 235/60R17: sidewall = 235 mm × 60% = 141.0 mm = 5.55 in.
- Diameter = rim + 2 × sidewall = 17 + 2 × 5.55 = 28.10 in (714 mm).
- Circumference = π × 28.10 = 88.3 in; revolutions per mile = 63,360 ÷ 88.3 = 718.
- Speedometer. True speed = what it shows × new diameter ÷ old = 60 × 28.10 ÷ 27.18 = 62.0 mph.
- Ground clearance. Half the change in diameter: (28.10 − 27.18) ÷ 2 = +0.46 in.
Speedometer
A 235/60R17 turns 718 times a mile against the 235/55R17’s 742. With a speedometer set for 235/55R17, true speed is what it shows × 28.10 ÷ 27.18:
| Speedometer shows | True speed | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph | 25.9 mph | +0.9 mph |
| 35 mph | 36.2 mph | +1.2 mph |
| 45 mph | 46.5 mph | +1.5 mph |
| 55 mph | 56.9 mph | +1.9 mph |
| 65 mph | 67.2 mph | +2.2 mph |
| 75 mph | 77.6 mph | +2.6 mph |
Clearance
- Ground clearance: +0.46 in (+12 mm), half the change in diameter.
- Top of the tread: +0.46 in (+12 mm), so that much less room under the fender.
- Each side, on the same wheel: no change.
A new wheel with a different width or offset moves the tire again. The sidewall goes from 5.09 to 5.55 inches.
What tire makers publish
Inflated on the maker’s measuring rim; the percentage is against the arithmetic.
| Tire | Size as printed | Diameter | Width | Revs per mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyo Extensa A/S II | 235/55R17 | 27.2 in (+0.1%) | 9.6 in | 765 |
| Toyo Extensa A/S II | 235/60R17 | 28.1 in (0.0%) | 9.4 in | 739 |
Each size on its own
- 235/55R17 tire size: 27.2 × 9.3 in
- 235/60R17 tire size: 28.1 × 9.3 in
Other comparisons
Questions
Can I fit 235/60R17 tires instead of 235/55R17?
They fit the same 17-inch wheels. A 235/60R17 is 0.93 inches (23 mm) taller than a 235/55R17, and the same width, so check three things first: that your wheels are within the 235/60R17’s approved rim width range, which tire makers list for each size; that it clears the fenders and suspension at full lock and full travel; and that its load index meets what your door-jamb placard asks for.
How far off is the speedometer with 235/60R17 tires?
With a speedometer set for 235/55R17, the speedometer reads low: at 60 mph on it you’re doing 62.0 mph, 3.4% faster. The odometer is off the same way: over 1,000 miles driven it shows 967.1.
Does 235/60R17 change the ground clearance?
By +0.46 inches (+12 mm), half the change in diameter, at the axles and at the lowest point under them. The width doesn’t change.
Sources
- Bridgestone Americas: Determining tire size: P-metric, Euro-metric, LT-metric, C-type and flotation sizes, and what each number means (checked October 28, 2026)
- Toyo Tires: Extensa A/S II sizes and specifications: inflated overall diameter and width, revolutions per mile (checked October 28, 2026)
- Toyo Tires: Proxes Sport A/S sizes and specifications: inflated overall diameter and width, revolutions per mile (checked October 28, 2026)
- Toyo Tires: Open Country A/T III sizes and specifications: P-metric, LT-metric and flotation sizes, with revolutions per mile (checked October 28, 2026)
- Nitto Tire: Trail Grappler M/T sizes and specs: inflated overall diameter and width, LT-metric and flotation sizes (checked October 28, 2026)
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