235/55R17 tires

235/55R17 is a 17-inch size for wagons, sedans and compact SUVs, about 27.2 inches tall. Tiresize.com lists it on the 2009 to 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, the Volvo XC70 from 2008 to 2016, the 2005 to 2009 Ford Mustang GT and V6 Pony Package, and the Cadillac CTS 3.0 and 3.6 of 2008 to 2013. Below are real prices for 262 tires in stock, three touring picks and a warning about the vehicle list.

What 235/55R17 tires cost

Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $440 to $664, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.

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Tiguan, XC70, Mustang, CTS: four kinds of driving

The cars that use this size have little in common. The Tiguan and XC70 are all-wheel-drive family vehicles that see snow, the Mustang GT is a rear-drive V8 coupe, and the CTS a rear- or all-wheel-drive luxury sedan. That is why the tires in this size range from quiet touring all-seasons to performance tires. For the Volvo and the Volkswagen, a touring tire with a long warranty is the right default; for the Mustang, a performance all-season or summer tire suits the car better.

Tiresize.com lists the size on several Tiguan trims across the S, SE, Wolfsburg and Limited versions, while several trims and years offered 18-inch wheels with 235/50R18; check the placard before you order.

Vehicles often confused with this size

Some minivans and Chrysler sedans are often listed with this size but, according to tiresize.com, came on other sizes: the 2011 to 2020 Toyota Sienna on 235/60R17 or 235/55R18, the 2011 to 2017 Honda Odyssey on 235/65R17, the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger base models on 215/65R17, and the Kia Sorento LX on 235/65R17. If you own one of those, the size on your door placard is the one to search for, not this one.

For the cars that do use 235/55R17, compare the load index as well: the picks here are listed at 99, the usual standard-load value.

What the numbers on the sidewall mean

A 235/55R17 tire is 235 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 55 percent of that (about 5.1 inches tall), and it mounts on a 17-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 27.2 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 99W on the Milestar MS932 Sport (1,709 lb per tire, rated to 168 mph) and 99H on the General AltiMAX RT45 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season (1,709 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.

Milestar MS932 Sport, $119.99. Milestar's everyday all-season, listed here as 99W. The retailer gives 60,000 miles for T, H and V ratings and 50,000 for W, and a 540 treadwear grade in a representative size. A sensible budget tire for a Tiguan or XC70.

General AltiMAX RT45, $171.99. The General carries 75,000 miles of warranty when T- or H-rated. It is listed as 99H here, which is lower than many placards in this size; if yours specifies H or V, pick the matching version.

Pirelli Cinturato P7, $181.98. The listing in this size is the Cinturato P7 All Season Plus 2, a touring all-season with a 70,000-mile warranty and a 700 A A treadwear grade in a representative size, per the retailer. It is listed as 99H and suits a CTS or XC70 driver who wants a quiet, long-wearing tire.

What 235/55R17 tires cost across the whole range

Of the 370 tires listed in this size, 262 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Lionhart Ramani A/S at $76.96, a 99H tire. The median is $135.48; a third of the tires cost $109.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $226.96. 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 Milestar MS932 Sport, our budget pick here at $119.99, is also stocked in 235/55R18 ($129.99), 205/65R15 ($86.99), 235/50R19 ($156.95) and 235/45R17 ($91.96). The General AltiMAX RT45, our mid-range pick here at $171.99, is also stocked in 205/65R15 ($120.99), 215/50R17 ($162.99), 215/55R17 ($160.99) and 215/60R17 ($156.99). 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 listed for 235/55R17

• Volkswagen Tiguan (2009-2011, S/SE)
• Volkswagen Tiguan (2014-2017, SE/Limited)
• Volvo XC70 (2008-2016, base)
• Ford Mustang (2005-2009, GT/V6 Pony Package)
• Cadillac CTS (2008-2013, base 17 in)

Other trims and years of these models use 16-, 18- or 19-inch sizes; always use the size on the placard inside the driver's door.

Which type of 235/55R17 tire?

Frequently asked questions

How much do 235/55R17 tires cost?

Expect $77–$110 per tire for a budget brand, $110–$166 for a mid-range tire like the General AltiMAX RT45, and $166–$227 for a premium tire like the Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season. A set of four therefore starts at about $308. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.

What vehicles use 235/55R17 tires?

235/55R17 is original equipment on Volkswagen Tiguan (2009-2011, S/SE), Volkswagen Tiguan (2014-2017, SE/Limited), Volvo XC70 (2008-2016, base), Ford Mustang (2005-2009, GT/V6 Pony Package) and Cadillac CTS (2008-2013, base 17 in), 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 235/55R17 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 Cinturato P7 All Season is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Milestar MS932 Sport is a sound choice.

Can I replace just one or two 235/55R17 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.