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285/75R17 vs 35x12.50R17

35x12.50R17 is 3.5% taller (+1.17 in) and 1.28 in wider than 285/75R17.

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35x12.50R17 is 3.5% taller than 285/75R17. It often still fits, but expect a noticeable speedometer error and check clearance at full steering lock.

285/75R1735x12.50R17Change
Diameter33.83″35.00″+1.17″+3.5%
Width11.22″12.50″+1.28″+11.4%
Sidewall8.42″9.00″+0.58″+6.9%
Circumference106.3″110.0″+3.7″+3.5%
Wheel17″17″Same
Revs per mile596576−20
SideTread
285/75R1735x12.50R17
Speedometer shows 60 mph62.1mph

Real speed on 35x12.50R17.

Ground clearance+0.58in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.64in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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285/75R17 or 35x12.50R17?

Can I use 35x12.50R17 instead of 285/75R17?

35x12.50R17 is 3.5% taller than 285/75R17. It often still fits, but expect a noticeable speedometer error and check clearance at full steering lock. 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 35x12.50R17 you are really doing 62.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 285/75R17. Going the other way, 285/75R17 would make it read 58.0 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.58 in (+15 mm) under the axle.

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