235/55 R17 Tyres Norwich

Most of the cars that come to us on 235/55 R17 arrive with the same two questions: which tyre, and can you do it today. This page answers both, along with which cars use the size, what the codes after it mean and the faults this size is prone to. Quotes and bookings on 07933 900901, seven days a week, free parking at Ber Street.

Tyres from £40supplied and fitted, quoted by size

Same-day fittingmost sizes, while you wait

Open 7 daysMon-Sat 8-6, Sun 10-4

3-month guaranteeor 3,000 miles on workmanship

Which Cars Use 235/55 R17?

A 17-inch size on larger crossovers, people carriers and vans: Ford Kuga Mk2, Ford S-Max and Galaxy, Volkswagen Tiguan Mk1, Volvo XC70 on some wheels, Mercedes V-Class and Vito on certain fitments, and the Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer.

Always confirm against your own sidewall or the tyre label inside the driver's door, because the same model can run different sizes on different wheels and trims.

What 235/55 R17 Means

235 mm wide. 55 per cent aspect ratio, so a sidewall of about 129 mm. 17-inch wheel, radial build. Overall diameter close to 690 mm. Those are the four facts in the size, and the fourth is the reason the size is fixed for your car rather than negotiable: change it and the speedometer, the gearing and the arch clearance change with it.

Load and Speed Ratings on 235/55 R17

Common codes in this size are 99V, 103V XL, 99W, 103W XL and 103H. Load index first, speed rating second, and the rule is simple: match or exceed what the manufacturer specifies, never go under. A higher speed rating than you need does no harm beyond a possible small cost; a lower one is not permitted and can affect insurance.

Good to know

Does an S-Max need XL 235/55 R17 tyres? On most engines and trims, yes: the label specifies 103. We confirm the requirement by registration before ordering.

What to Watch For on This Size

Seven-seaters and MPVs carry real weight, so 103 XL is common and should be respected; the S-Max and Galaxy in particular specify it on most engines. Speed ratings are V or W. The V-Class fitments may need the reinforced or C-rated version depending on the plated weight; we check before ordering.

Brands Available in 235/55 R17

Solid coverage: Michelin Primacy and CrossClimate, Continental PremiumContact, Goodyear EfficientGrip, Bridgestone Turanza, Pirelli Cinturato and Scorpion, Hankook Ventus Prime, Kumho Crugen and Ecsta, Falken Ziex, Nexen N'Fera, Vredestein Quatrac and the budget brands.

We show you the EU tyre label for each option in your size, which rates wet grip, rolling resistance and noise, so the choice between tiers is an informed one rather than a guess. See all the brands we supply and our honest guide to cheap tyres.

Other 17-Inch Sizes

Sizes on the same rim diameter that are often confused with this one, each with its own page: 225/45 R17, 215/55 R17, 215/50 R17, 225/50 R17, 215/45 R17, 205/50 R17, 205/45 R17, 225/60 R17, 235/45 R17, 225/55 R17, 235/65 R17. See the full tyre size guide.

Fitting 235/55 R17 at Ber Street

235/55 R17 is a size we obtain quickly, usually the same or next working day. Fitting includes a new valve or TPMS service kit, computer balancing on every wheel, torqueing to the manufacturer figure and disposal of the old tyres, and the work carries our 3-month / 3,000-mile guarantee. Free parking at 100-106 Ber Street, open seven days. Call 07933 900901 with the size and the load and speed rating from your sidewall.

How Tyre Fitting Works at Ber Street