235/70R17 vs 255/65R17 tire size
255/65R17 vs 235/70R17, diameter
+0.3% taller
- Speedometer
- 59.8 mph
- At a true 60 mph
- Diameter
- 30.05 in
- Was 29.95 in
- Revs per mile
- 671
- Was 673
- 3% guideline
- Within
Car built for 235/70R17, now on 255/65R17.
235/70R17 and 255/65R17
| Measure | 235/70R17 | 255/65R17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width, mm | 235 | 255 | +20 |
| Sidewall, % of width | 70 | 65 | -5 |
| Rim, in | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Section height, in | 6.48 | 6.53 | +0.05 |
| Diameter, in | 29.95 | 30.05 | +0.10 (+0.3%) |
| Circumference, in | 94.1 | 94.4 | +0.3 |
| Revs per mile | 673 | 671 | -2 (-0.3%) |
Fitting 255/65R17 instead of 235/70R17
Within the usual 3% diameter guideline.
- 20 mm wider. Check rubbing at full lock.
Cars with 255/65R17
What this cannot tell you
Diameter within 3% is a common shop guideline, not a maker spec.
Load index, offset and clearance are not in this data.
- Two or more sources agree
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- Model-level or estimate
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