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235/75R17 vs 255/70R17

255/70R17 is 0.6% taller (+0.18 in) and 0.79 in wider than 235/75R17.

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255/70R17 is 0.6% taller than 235/75R17. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

235/75R17255/70R17Change
Diameter30.88″31.06″+0.18″+0.6%
Width9.25″10.04″+0.79″+8.5%
Sidewall6.94″7.03″+0.09″+1.3%
Circumference97.0″97.6″+0.6″+0.6%
Wheel17″17″Same
Revs per mile653649−4
SideTread
235/75R17255/70R17
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.3mph

Real speed on 255/70R17.

Ground clearance+0.09in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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235/75R17 or 255/70R17?

Can I use 255/70R17 instead of 235/75R17?

255/70R17 is 0.6% taller than 235/75R17. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap. Also match or beat the original load index and speed rating, and check that the wheel width suits the new tire.

Will my speedometer be off?

At an indicated 60 mph on 255/70R17 you are really doing 60.3 mph if the speedometer was set up for 235/75R17. Going the other way, 235/75R17 would make it read 59.7 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.09 in (+2 mm) under the axle.

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