235 55 R17 tyres
In our experience, 235 55 R17 tyres are one of the more common fitments we see on SUVs, 4x4s and crossovers. Whatever you drive, choosing the right tyre matters, as the only point of contact between your vehicle and the road, tyres carry a heavy responsibility for both safety and performance.
Take the 235/55/R17 as an example: the first number tells you it has a width of 235mm. The second number is the aspect ratio, the tyre's sidewall height as a percentage of that width, which for 55% works out at 129.25mm. The letter tells you how the tyre is constructed (R for radial, B for bias belt, D for diagonal), and the final number is the wheel diameter it fits, 17 inches in this case.
This size is fitted to the Ford Kuga and VW Tiguan, and our fitters most often see it on mid-size SUVs and crossovers. If you're unsure which size your car takes, use our registration lookup below.
235/55/R17 is commonly available as an all season tyre, which suits the mix of driving most SUV and 4x4 owners actually do, it's worth thinking about the conditions you drive in most, and whether a dedicated summer or winter set would suit you better, before deciding.
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Which cars use 235/55 R17 tyres?
This size is fitted to the Ford Kuga and VW Tiguan, alongside other similarly sized SUVs and crossovers. If you're unsure which size your car takes, use our online registration tool below and we'll match you with a selection of suitable options.
What to consider when choosing 235 55 r17 tyres
A few things are worth weighing up beyond the size itself. The kind of vehicle you drive matters. An SUV or 4x4 puts different demands on a tyre than a smaller car, and manufacturers specify recommended tyre types accordingly. Where you drive matters too: if you're regularly on wet or exposed roads, a higher wet-grip rating is worth prioritising, and if you cover motorway miles often, rolling resistance and noise become more relevant. Your own driving style plays a part as well. Steady, consistent driving generally gets more life out of a tyre than heavy braking and hard cornering.
Whatever you choose, tread depth and pressure matter as much as the tyre itself. Read more in our help and advice section, including the UK legal tread limit and what your tyre label tells you about wet grip and noise. Not sure if your current set is still legal? Our garages offer a free tyre check, with no obligation to buy.
Frequently asked questions
This size is most commonly available as an all-season tyre, which is what the page's existing content points to for 235 55 r17 tyres. All-season tyres blend a compound and tread pattern designed to handle wet, dry and colder conditions without needing to be swapped between summer and winter sets, which suits the year-round demands most SUV and 4x4 drivers put on their 235 55 17 tyres. If you're after a dedicated summer or winter option instead, it's worth checking current stock via the search tool above, as availability in this size can vary.
If two tyres both carry the 235/55 R17 marking, they'll fit the same 17-inch wheel with the same width and sidewall height, yes, but load index and speed rating can still differ between brands and models even at identical dimensions. Always match or exceed the rating specified for your vehicle, not just the size, when choosing 235 55 r17 tyres. Our fitters can confirm the correct rating for your car from your registration if you're ever unsure.
Only if you fit a size different to what your car was designed for, a genuine 235 55 r17 tyres replacement, matched to your original fitment, shouldn't measurably affect either. Rolling resistance does vary between individual tyre models though, which is one of the ratings shown on the tyre label alongside fuel efficiency, so it's worth comparing labels if economy is a priority when you're replacing a set of 235 55 17 tyres.