245/75R17 vs 255/70R17 tire size
255/70R17 vs 245/75R17, diameter
-1.3% shorter
- Speedometer
- 60.8 mph
- At a true 60 mph
- Diameter
- 31.06 in
- Was 31.47 in
- Revs per mile
- 649
- Was 641
- 3% guideline
- Within
Car built for 245/75R17, now on 255/70R17.
245/75R17 and 255/70R17
| Measure | 245/75R17 | 255/70R17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width, mm | 245 | 255 | +10 |
| Sidewall, % of width | 75 | 70 | -5 |
| Rim, in | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Section height, in | 7.23 | 7.03 | -0.21 |
| Diameter, in | 31.47 | 31.06 | -0.41 (-1.3%) |
| Circumference, in | 98.9 | 97.6 | -1.3 |
| Revs per mile | 641 | 649 | +9 (+1.3%) |
Fitting 255/70R17 instead of 245/75R17
Within the usual 3% diameter guideline.
Cars with 245/75R17
Cars with 255/70R17
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.
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