235/50R17 vs 235/55R17

235/50R17 vs 235/55R17: Comparision Size Chart


235/50R17 (Tire 1)235/55R17 (Tire 2)Difference
Tire Size In Inches26.3X9.3R1727.2X9.3R17
Diameter26.25"666.8 mm27.18"690.3 mm3.52%
Tread Width9.3235 mm9.3"235 mm0%
Rim Diameter17"431.8 mm17"431.8 mm0%
Sidewall Height4.63"117.5 mm5.09"129.25 mm10%
Circumference82.47"2094.81 mm85.39"2094.81 mm3.52%
Revs/Mile768.28 Revs/Mile742.01 Revs/Mile-26.27
Revs/Kilometer477.39 Revs/Mile461.06 Revs/Mile-16.33
Tire 1 Front View
9.3"
26.25"
Tire 2 Front View
9.3"
27.18"
Tire 1 Side View
Tire 1 Wheel
Circumference 1
82.47"
17"
4.63"
768.28 Revs/Mile
Tire 2 Side View
Tire 2 Wheel
Circumference 2
85.39"
17"
5.09"
742.01 Revs/Mile

Speedometer Error

235/50R17 (Mph)235/55R17 (Mph)
2020.7
3536.23
5051.76
6567.29
8082.82
9093.17
100103.52

235/55R17 vs 235/50R17: Gas Mileage & Performance Comparison

* Below is a comparison table. Assuming 2 tires of the same manufacturer, material and tested on the same road conditions.

235/50R17235/55R17
Wet/Snowy RoadsBetter TractionReduced Traction
Rough TerrainReduced StabilitySmoother Ride
Handling/SteeringLess ResponsiveLess Responsive
Gas MileageGoodBetter
Road NoiseQuieterQuieter
CostLess ExpensiveMore Expensive

Can You Replace The 235/50R17 With The 235/55R17?

No, both tires have the same rim diameter, but the 235/55R17 has a bigger overall diameter than the 235/50R17 which is 3.4% (0.93-inch).

When you want to replace a different tire size, as a rule, for the rim diameter, you will need to be sure that your tires and rims are an exact match, e.g. a 235/50R17 tire will only fit on a 17″ diameter rim.

You Can check our tools and charts below to find your size:

*Disclaimer: The information provided on the tire size is for general informational purposes only. We recommend that you consult a certified tire specialist or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sets specific guidelines for tires used on vehicles.


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