Have had these on a full size Chevy Silverado 4x4 for about 2 years. Excellent overall tire. Can't really comment on snow and ice since I'm in an area where we rarely get snow, but no issues in rain, mud, sand, gravel. Biggest advantage is they ride smooth and quiet on freeway
225/35 R17 Tyres
Everything we know about the 225/35 R17 tyre size: 8 owner reviews covering 135,915 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 8owner reviews
- 135,915 milescovered on them
- 12tyres made in this size
225/35 R17 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 225/35 R17 rather than a range across a model. 6 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 86 (up to 530 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: Y (300 km/h).
A Best wet grip
2 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Falken Azenis FK510 Summer 8.5
- Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 Summer 8.5
69dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 225/35 R17 tyres are labelled at 69 dB external noise:
- Falken Azenis FK510 Summer 8.5
- Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 Summer 8.5
- Kumho Ecsta KU39 Summer 8.2
- Accelera PHI R Summer 3.7
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tyre. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict - the tests and owner ratings above tell you far more.
What does 225/35 R17 mean?
A 225/35 R17 tyre is 225 mm wide, its sidewall is 35% of that width (79 mm) tall, and it fits a 17 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 589 mm.
| Section width | 225 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 79 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" (432 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 589 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 1,851 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 540 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 869 |
Also written as
225/35R17 225/35 ZR17 225-35-17 225 35 17
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 225/35 R17 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
Smart Brabus
1 reviews in this size
Volkswagen Golf GTI
1 reviews in this size
Honda Prelude
1 reviews in this size
Volkswagen Tiguan
1 reviews in this size
BMW 320D M Sport
1 reviews in this size
Nissan Sentra
1 reviews in this size
Audi A8
1 reviews in this size
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
1 reviews in this size
What drivers say about their 225/35 R17 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Had these fitted in place of run flats on a BMW 320D E90 and no issues at all.
Just changed the original rear tyres having done 82900 miles.Amazing.Still tread of mostly 3mm but showing nearer 2mm on 1 measure.Could have probably done another 10000 miles before illegal.Mostly do long journeys but have never had such good mileage from rear tyres before.Excellent tyres but must also be due to the configuration of the Tiguan.Apart from hard wearing, they are also quieter that most other premium tyres I have tried.Needless to say I have put two new Goodyear Excellence on my car and would recommend them strongly.
I bought these brand new for my Prelude Type S (225bhp FWD). Used to use Pirelli P-zeros which were truly exceptional. GSD3 is good but wears very quickly although I do have a more than spirited driving style. Within 4000 miles my fronts were pretty much in need of being replaced and would spin If I floored in damp-conditions. Although a Good tyre, I wouldnt pay a premium for them.
I would rate them above average but definately not a pirelli p-zero. Overall a safe choice of tyre in both wet and dry conditions. Cant go wrong with it but there is better out there.
I Found Avon ZZ3 to be pretty good as a wet weather tyre and a whole lot cheaper.
I would rate them above average but definately not a pirelli p-zero. Overall a safe choice of tyre in both wet and dry conditions. Cant go wrong with it but there is better out there.
I Found Avon ZZ3 to be pretty good as a wet weather tyre and a whole lot cheaper.
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Where this data comes from
Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tyre, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tyre tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.
About the TR Score
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Who does the testing
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