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255/75R17 vs 285/75R17

285/75R17 is 5.5% taller (+1.77 in) and 1.18 in wider than 255/75R17.

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285/75R17 is 5.5% taller than 255/75R17. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

255/75R17285/75R17Change
Diameter32.06″33.83″+1.77″+5.5%
Width10.04″11.22″+1.18″+11.8%
Sidewall7.53″8.42″+0.89″+11.8%
Circumference100.7″106.3″+5.6″+5.5%
Wheel17″17″Same
Revs per mile629596−33
SideTread
255/75R17285/75R17
Speedometer shows 60 mph63.3mph

Real speed on 285/75R17.

Ground clearance+0.89in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.59in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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255/75R17 or 285/75R17?

Can I use 285/75R17 instead of 255/75R17?

285/75R17 is 5.5% taller than 255/75R17. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears. 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 285/75R17 you are really doing 63.3 mph if the speedometer was set up for 255/75R17. Going the other way, 255/75R17 would make it read 56.9 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.89 in (+23 mm) under the axle.

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