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275/45R21 vs 235/75R17

235/75R17 is 0.4% taller (+0.13 in) and 1.57 in narrower than 275/45R21.

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235/75R17 is 0.4% taller than 275/45R21. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

275/45R21235/75R17Change
Diameter30.74″30.88″+0.13″+0.4%
Width10.83″9.25″−1.57″−14.5%
Sidewall4.87″6.94″+2.07″+42.4%
Circumference96.6″97.0″+0.4″+0.4%
Wheel21″17″−4″
Revs per mile656653−3
SideTread
275/45R21235/75R17
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.3mph

Real speed on 235/75R17.

Ground clearance+0.07in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.79in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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275/45R21 or 235/75R17?

Can I use 235/75R17 instead of 275/45R21?

235/75R17 is 0.4% taller than 275/45R21. 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 235/75R17 you are really doing 60.3 mph if the speedometer was set up for 275/45R21. Going the other way, 275/45R21 would make it read 59.7 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.07 in (+2 mm) under the axle.

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