Looked for a good, road bias all season for my old 2007 Defender and went against the grain and chose these. 3 winters down and I can say they are the best performance to price tire I have ever fitted. Seems like they were designed for this vehicle and they perform really well off-road too.
235/65 R17 Tires
Everything we know about the 235/65 R17 tire size: 5 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 164 owner reviews covering 3,276,793 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 164owner reviews
- 3,276,793 milescovered on them
- 5tests in this size
- 749tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Season | Michelin Latitude Cross 8.4 | 95% from 3 reviews | Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 9.4 2023 SUV All Season Tire Test |
| Summer | Avon Ranger 8.1 | 89% from 3 reviews | Continental Cross Contact UHP 6.5 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4X4 Tire Test |
| Winter | Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme 8.2 | 87% from 8 reviews | Nokian WR SUV 3 8.5 2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 235/65 R17; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tire tests in 235/65 R17
Tires behave differently as sizes change, so a test conducted in your exact size is the strongest evidence there is. Every test below was run in 235/65 R17 - 5 in total, newest first.
All Season tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 SUV All Season Tire Test | Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | 10 |
| 2019 | 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tire Test | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | 10 |
Winter tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test | Nokian WR SUV 3 | 9 |
| 2013 | 2013 Toroleo SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test | Nokian WR SUV 3 | 6 |
Summer tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4X4 Tire Test | Continental Cross Contact UHP | 9 |
The best rated 235/65 R17 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 235/65 R17 to be ranked; the order weights a tire's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
All Season tires
The highest rated All Season tire in 235/65 R17 is the Michelin Latitude Cross - 95% from 3 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michelin Latitude Cross
|
95% | 3 | 159,500 miles | 8.4 |
| 2 |
Pirelli Scorpion ATR
Replaced by Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT
|
93% | 3 | 10,530 miles | 7.8 |
| 3 |
General Grabber HTS60
Replaced by General Grabber HT
|
91% | 3 | 575,000 miles | 7.8 |
| 4 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3
|
90% | 3 | 86,000 miles | 9.5 |
| 5 |
Goodyear Wrangler HP AllWeather
|
82% | 5 | 157,000 miles | 6.8 |
| 6 |
Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
Replaced by Goodyear Wrangler Outbound AT
|
82% | 3 | 62,000 miles | 7.6 |
| 7 |
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
|
80% | 3 | 75,000 miles | 4.9 |
| 8 |
Continental 4x4 Contact
|
75% | 5 | 114,022 miles | 6.6 |
| 9 |
Kumho Solus KL21
|
64% | 4 | 61,050 miles | 6.6 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Summer tires
The highest rated Summer tire in 235/65 R17 is the Avon Ranger - 89% from 3 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Avon Ranger
|
89% | 3 | 12,500 miles | 8.1 |
| 2 |
Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport
|
40% | 3 | 15,500 miles | 8.1 |
| 3 |
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
|
51% | 6 | 140,000 miles | 7.3 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
Winter tires
The highest rated Winter tire in 235/65 R17 is the Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme - 87% from 8 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme
|
87% | 8 | 100,300 miles | 8.2 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tires → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
TR Score is the tire's overall Tire Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
235/65 R17 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 235/65 R17 rather than a range across a model. 502 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 108 (up to 1,000 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: W (270 km/h), V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 291 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
63 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Pirelli Cinturato C3 Summer 9.4
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Summer 9.3
- Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 Summer 9.2
- Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Summer 9.1
- Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 9.1
- Bridgestone Weather Control A005 All Season 9.1
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 13 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Continental VikingContact 8 Winter 9.2
- Pirelli Scorpion Summer 9
- Bridgestone Turanza T005 Summer 8.6
- Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 8.4
- Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport Summer 8.1
- Pirelli Cinturato Rosso Summer 7.9
68dB Quietest tires
The quietest 235/65 R17 tires are labelled at 68 dB external noise:
- Michelin CrossClimate SUV All Season 9.3
- Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Winter 9.3
- Continental VikingContact 8 Winter 9.2
- Pirelli Ice Friction Winter 9.2
- BFGoodrich Advantage SUV All Season All Weather 8.5
- Kleber Quadraxer SUV All Season 8.5
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tire. 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.
How long do 235/65 R17 tires last?
Across 24 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 26,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 15,500 miles and 40,000 miles.
Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them. Driving style and the car matter more than the size itself.
What does 235/65 R17 mean?
A 235/65 R17 tire is 235 mm wide, its sidewall is 65% of that width (153 mm) tall, and it fits a 17 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 737 mm.
| Section width | 235 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 153 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" (432 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 737 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,316 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 432 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 695 |
Also written as
235/65R17 235/65 ZR17 235-65-17 235 65 17
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 235/65 R17 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Land Rover Freelander 2
37 reviews in this size
Volvo XC60
11 reviews in this size
Kia Motors Sorento
10 reviews in this size
Hyundai Santa Fe
9 reviews in this size
Volvo XC90 D5 185 HP
9 reviews in this size
Honda CR V III
3 reviews in this size
Honda CRV
3 reviews in this size
Honda Odyssey
3 reviews in this size
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 V8 Overland
3 reviews in this size
Audi Q5
3 reviews in this size
Every tire reviewed in 235/65 R17
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 78 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme | Winter | 87% | 8 | 100,300 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde | Summer | 51% | 6 | 140,000 miles |
| Goodyear Wrangler HP AllWeather | All Season | 82% | 5 | 157,000 miles |
| Continental 4x4 Contact | All Season | 75% | 5 | 114,022 miles |
| Kumho Solus KL21 | All Season | 64% | 4 | 61,050 miles |
| Michelin Latitude Cross | All Season | 95% | 3 | 159,500 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion ATR Replaced by Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT | All Season | 93% | 3 | 10,530 miles |
| General Grabber HTS60 Replaced by General Grabber HT | All Season | 91% | 3 | 575,000 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 90% | 3 | 86,000 miles |
| Avon Ranger | Summer | 89% | 3 | 12,500 miles |
| Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure Replaced by Goodyear Wrangler Outbound AT | All Season | 82% | 3 | 62,000 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season | All Season | 80% | 3 | 75,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport | Summer | 40% | 3 | 15,500 miles |
| Nokian WR SUV 4 | Winter | 97% | 2 | 1,500 miles |
| Hankook Dynapro HP | Summer | 94% | 2 | 30,015 miles |
| Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 | All Weather | 94% | 2 | 30,000 miles |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV Replaced by Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 SUV | All Season | 90% | 2 | 5,500 miles |
| General Grabber AT3 Replaced by General Grabber AT3 Plus | All Season | 90% | 2 | 61,000 miles |
| Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X | All Season | 89% | 2 | 10,025 miles |
| General Grabber UHP | Summer | 89% | 2 | 20,010 miles |
| General Grabber AT Discontinued Replaced by General Grabber AT3 Plus | All Season | 89% | 2 | 4,000 miles |
| Toyo Open Country All Terrain Discontinued | All Season | 87% | 2 | 102,980 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus Replaced by Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT | All Season | 85% | 2 | 108,000 miles |
| Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Replaced by Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 SUV | All Season | 81% | 2 | 46,000 miles |
| Michelin 4x4 Diamaris | Summer | 79% | 2 | 60,500 miles |
| Michelin Latitude Tour Replaced by Michelin Latitude Tour 3 | All Season | 76% | 2 | 30,000 miles |
| Nexen WinGuard SUV | Winter | 72% | 2 | 4,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | All Season | 38% | 2 | 18,022 miles |
| Bridgestone Supercat | Summer | 38% | 2 | 47,000 miles |
| Nexen Roadian GTX | All Season | 30% | 2 | 54,800 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 749 tires are made in 235/65 R17. Browse every 235/65 R17 tire →
What drivers say about their 235/65 R17 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Garbage, cheap and dangerous tires. All 4 tires were cracked around the entire circumference of the tires. Could have been extremely serious if they blew up on the highway. I WILL NEVER recommend or buy these tires again. Extremely disappointed in Hyundai Canada’s lack of customer service.
Very happy about the noise. No noise at all till 120-130km/h. Very durable, been on rocks etc no problem, excellent grip on dry, no problem on wet, i just didnt force them on the limit. Experience on gravel was very good, very nice grip. i didnt test them on ice, been a few times on snow with no problem.I think i need 0,5l/100km more diesel
One of the best tires I've ever used. I used Chinese-made Sunny and Dunlop winter before.
Nice comfortable tire. On par with the name brands. Good handling in wet and snow. A true all season tire. Also, provides decent gas mileage.
Put a set of these on fathers Freelander 2 about 2 years ago he has done roughly around 10,000 miles on them and they have worn well. He says it's the best set of tires he has ever had and he's had a few being old as tree's. Says they're quiet (but he's hard hearing). Sometimes he mounts kerbs, tracks towards ditches and drives on the white line bless him, he's not had any punctures or damage so I'd say these are quite tough. Seen him tow his caravan through a snowy field, so I'd say traction is really good. I will be getting him another set in 2 years time if they available as they seem to be keeping him on the road lol.
Seriously great tire Hankook.
The initial impression is excellent, both in wet and dry conditions. For me, it's the ideal combination of feedback, directness (despite the high cross-section! - thanks to aramid-reinforced sidewalls), strong grip, and high comfort.
I was already quite satisfied with the Powerproof SUV. In between, I briefly used the Wetproof 1: the grip was also very good, but in direct comparison, it had significantly less direct steering.
I was already quite satisfied with the Powerproof SUV. In between, I briefly used the Wetproof 1: the grip was also very good, but in direct comparison, it had significantly less direct steering.
When purchased initially, they were great.
My problem with the Michelin Crossclimate SUV has been the treadwear and how the tire has deteriorated. Please see photos.
Upon noticing the tires being bald on the inside and rubber pulling away from the tread of the tires, Michelin was contacted directly. We did as ask, took it to an approved shop to be inspected by a certified mechanic. The condition of the tires was confirmed. However, here is the bad part. Although they have a 50,000 mile warranty or 6 years from dated of purchase, we fell outside of the 6 years by 3 months and 4 days. Please understand, while the tires lasted 28,404 miles, it's the way the tires deteriorated.
They were rotated every 5,000- 7,000 miles. We don't drive much.
Michelin offered to reimburse 25% of a new set of tires. Before this, I equated the Michelin brand with a company which stood behind their products. After this, my confidence in Michelin has crumbled.
My problem with the Michelin Crossclimate SUV has been the treadwear and how the tire has deteriorated. Please see photos.
Upon noticing the tires being bald on the inside and rubber pulling away from the tread of the tires, Michelin was contacted directly. We did as ask, took it to an approved shop to be inspected by a certified mechanic. The condition of the tires was confirmed. However, here is the bad part. Although they have a 50,000 mile warranty or 6 years from dated of purchase, we fell outside of the 6 years by 3 months and 4 days. Please understand, while the tires lasted 28,404 miles, it's the way the tires deteriorated.
They were rotated every 5,000- 7,000 miles. We don't drive much.
Michelin offered to reimburse 25% of a new set of tires. Before this, I equated the Michelin brand with a company which stood behind their products. After this, my confidence in Michelin has crumbled.
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Where this data comes from
Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tire, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tire tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and the full body of owner reviews, so you can check a car-specific ranking against the wider evidence.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.