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285/75R17 vs 295/70R18

295/70R18 is 1.3% taller (+0.43 in) and 0.39 in wider than 285/75R17.

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295/70R18 is 1.3% taller than 285/75R17. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

285/75R17295/70R18Change
Diameter33.83″34.26″+0.43″+1.3%
Width11.22″11.61″+0.39″+3.5%
Sidewall8.42″8.13″−0.29″−3.4%
Circumference106.3″107.6″+1.3″+1.3%
Wheel17″18″+1″
Revs per mile596589−7
SideTread
285/75R17295/70R18
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.8mph

Real speed on 295/70R18.

Ground clearance+0.21in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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285/75R17 or 295/70R18?

Can I use 295/70R18 instead of 285/75R17?

295/70R18 is 1.3% taller than 285/75R17. 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 295/70R18 you are really doing 60.8 mph if the speedometer was set up for 285/75R17. Going the other way, 285/75R17 would make it read 59.2 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.21 in (+5 mm) under the axle.

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