235/50R17 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 235/50R17, a common size on sedans. It fits the Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Nissan Maxima and more.
Yes, this fits your Nissan Maxima. 235/50R17 is the original size on the 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima.
The sticker inside the driver's door is still the final word, because trim and wheel package can change the size. Back to every Nissan Maxima size.
What 235/50R17 tires cost
Kelly Edge Touring Plus
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Listed as Kelly Edge 235/50R17 96V Touring Plus Passenger Tires
General AltiMAX RT45
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Listed as General AltiMAX RT45 235/50R17 96H All Season Passenger Tires
Pirelli P7
The strongest wet and snow braking and the longest tread life among what is stocked in this size. Worth it if you keep the car.
Listed as Pirelli P7 235/50R17 96V All Season Plus 3 Passenger Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $404 to $676, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 235/50R17 right now
Rockblade Staminarace 235/50ZR17 100W UHP Passenger Tires
$71.99per tire $143.98 for 2 tires · $287.96 for 4
110 tires in this size, priced straight from SimpleTire's own product feed, read 13 November 2026. Stock and prices move daily, so check the shop for today's figure.
See every 235/50R17 tire in stock at SimpleTire
About the 235/50R17 size
Large-sedan V/H size. Modest volume but every touring line carries it; Lexus ES owners shop for quiet comfort tires.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 235/50R17 tire is 235 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 50 percent of that (about 4.6 inches tall), and it mounts on a 17-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 26.3 inches. Every replacement has to match all three numbers, and the load index and speed rating on the placard inside the driver's door have to be met or exceeded.
In this size our picks are marked 96V on the Kelly Edge Touring Plus and Pirelli P7 (1,565 lb per tire, rated to 149 mph) and 96H on the General AltiMAX RT45 (1,565 lb per tire, rated to 130 mph). The first number is the load index, the letter the speed rating; a tire with equal or higher values than your placard is fine, a lower one is not.
Our guide on reading a tire size walks through the markings, and this one lists every load index and speed code.
Our three picks, side by side
One tire at each price level from what the retailer stocks in this size, with the mileage warranty and UTQG grades as published by the manufacturers and their retailers. Treadwear is the number to compare: it is a relative wear rate, so 700 should last roughly twice as long as 350 on the same car.
| Kelly Edge Touring Plus | General AltiMAX RT45 | Pirelli P7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | $144.96 | $168.99 | $193.07 |
| Set of four | $579.84 | $675.96 | $772.28 |
| Service description in 235/50R17 | 96V | 96H | 96V |
| Mileage warranty | see listing | 75,000 mi for T and H speed ratings; 65,000 mi for V | see listing |
| UTQG treadwear / traction / temperature | see listing | 600 A B (typical, varies by size) | see listing |
| Season | see listing | All-season | see listing |
| Extras | — | — | — |
What 235/50R17 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 150 tires listed in this size, 110 are in stock today. The median is $136.98; a third of the tires cost $100.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $229.08. Those are per-tire prices before mounting and balancing, which adds $15 to $45 per tire at most shops, read from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
The same tires in neighboring sizes
The General AltiMAX RT45, our mid-range pick here at $168.99, is also stocked in 215/55R17 ($160.99), 205/60R16 ($124.99), 205/65R16 ($137.99) and 215/60R16 ($129.99). The Pirelli P7, our premium pick here at $193.07, is also stocked in 245/50R18 ($236.96). Useful if your vehicle came with a different wheel package, or if you are comparing an upsize: the same tire usually costs more per inch of wheel, not per inch of rubber. Prices per tire, from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
Winter on a sedan in this size
Most sedans in this size are front-wheel drive, and that decides what the snow laws ask of the tires. On the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison, Colorado's Passenger Vehicle Traction Law runs from September 1 to May 31: a two-wheel-drive car needs tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer, with at least 3/16 inch of tread, and fines start at $130. The touring all-seasons that dominate this size are almost all M+S rated. An all-wheel-drive sedan passes on the vehicle alone, but all-wheel drive only helps you accelerate; braking and cornering on snow come entirely from the tire, so an all-weather tire with the 3PMSF symbol is the better year-round answer in the snow belt.
None of our picks in this size, the General AltiMAX RT45, carries the 3PMSF symbol; for that, look at the all-weather and winter tires.
Vehicles that use 235/50R17
- Ford Fusion (2013-2020, SE)
- Chevrolet Malibu (2008-2012, LTZ)
- Nissan Maxima (2004-2008, 3.5 SE 17 in)
- Lexus ES (2007-2012)
- Toyota Avalon (2005-2012, Touring/Limited)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 215/55R17, 225/45R18 or 235/40R19 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of 235/50R17 tire?
All-Season Tires
Drivers in the South, West Coast and mild parts of the Midwest who want one set of tires that lasts a long time and is quiet.
All-Weather Tires
Drivers in snow-belt states who want one set of tires with proven snow traction and no seasonal swap.
Winter Tires
Anyone in the northern US, Canada-border states or mountain regions where snow and ice are on the roads for weeks at a time.
Frequently asked questions
How much do 235/50R17 tires cost?
Expect $72–$101 per tire for a budget brand, $101–$169 for a mid-range tire like the General AltiMAX RT45, and $169–$229 for a premium tire like the Pirelli P7. A set of four therefore starts at about $288. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 235/50R17 tires?
235/50R17 is original equipment on Ford Fusion (2013-2020, SE), Chevrolet Malibu (2008-2012, LTZ), Nissan Maxima (2004-2008, 3.5 SE 17 in), Lexus ES (2007-2012) and Toyota Avalon (2005-2012, Touring/Limited), among others. Always confirm with the sticker inside your driver's door, because trim levels and wheel packages can change the size.
What is the best 235/50R17 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the General AltiMAX RT45, is the sweet spot of price and tread life. If you keep the vehicle a long time or drive in heavy rain and snow, the Pirelli P7 is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Kelly Edge Touring Plus is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 235/50R17 tires?
On a front- or rear-wheel-drive car, yes: replace in pairs on the same axle and put the newer pair on the rear. On all-wheel-drive vehicles most makers want all four replaced together, or a new tire shaved to match, because a difference in circumference strains the drivetrain.