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255/70R18 vs 255/75R17

255/75R17 is 0.0% taller (+0.00 in) and the same width than 255/70R18.

OK
Same height

255/75R17 and 255/70R18 are the same overall diameter, so the speedometer stays accurate.

255/70R18255/75R17Change
Diameter32.06″32.06″+0.00″+0.0%
Width10.04″10.04″0.00″0.0%
Sidewall7.03″7.53″+0.50″+7.1%
Circumference100.7″100.7″+0.0″+0.0%
Wheel18″17″−1″
Revs per mile629629−0
SideTread
255/70R18255/75R17
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.0mph

Real speed on 255/75R17.

Ground clearance+0.00in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side0.00in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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255/70R18 or 255/75R17?

Can I use 255/75R17 instead of 255/70R18?

255/75R17 and 255/70R18 are the same overall diameter, so the speedometer stays accurate. 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 255/75R17 you are really doing 60.0 mph if the speedometer was set up for 255/70R18. Going the other way, 255/70R18 would make it read 60.0 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.00 in (+0 mm) under the axle.

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