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245/75R17 vs 265/75R16

265/75R16 is 0.6% taller (+0.18 in) and 0.79 in wider than 245/75R17.

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265/75R16 is 0.6% taller than 245/75R17. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

245/75R17265/75R16Change
Diameter31.47″31.65″+0.18″+0.6%
Width9.65″10.43″+0.79″+8.2%
Sidewall7.23″7.82″+0.59″+8.2%
Circumference98.9″99.4″+0.6″+0.6%
Wheel17″16″−1″
Revs per mile641637−4
SideTread
245/75R17265/75R16
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.3mph

Real speed on 265/75R16.

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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245/75R17 or 265/75R16?

Can I use 265/75R16 instead of 245/75R17?

265/75R16 is 0.6% taller than 245/75R17. 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 265/75R16 you are really doing 60.3 mph if the speedometer was set up for 245/75R17. Going the other way, 245/75R17 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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