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255/75R17 vs 33x12.50R17

33x12.50R17 is 2.9% taller (+0.94 in) and 2.46 in wider than 255/75R17.

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33x12.50R17 is 2.9% taller than 255/75R17. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

255/75R1733x12.50R17Change
Diameter32.06″33.00″+0.94″+2.9%
Width10.04″12.50″+2.46″+24.5%
Sidewall7.53″8.00″+0.47″+6.2%
Circumference100.7″103.7″+3.0″+2.9%
Wheel17″17″Same
Revs per mile629611−18
SideTread
255/75R1733x12.50R17
Speedometer shows 60 mph61.8mph

Real speed on 33x12.50R17.

Ground clearance+0.47in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+1.23in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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255/75R17 or 33x12.50R17?

Can I use 33x12.50R17 instead of 255/75R17?

33x12.50R17 is 2.9% taller than 255/75R17. 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 33x12.50R17 you are really doing 61.8 mph if the speedometer was set up for 255/75R17. Going the other way, 255/75R17 would make it read 58.3 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.47 in (+12 mm) under the axle.

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