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225/65R17 vs 275/35R21

275/35R21 is 0.2% taller (+0.06 in) and 1.97 in wider than 225/65R17.

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275/35R21 is 0.2% taller than 225/65R17. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

225/65R17275/35R21Change
Diameter28.52″28.58″+0.06″+0.2%
Width8.86″10.83″+1.97″+22.2%
Sidewall5.76″3.79″−1.97″−34.2%
Circumference89.6″89.8″+0.2″+0.2%
Wheel17″21″+4″
Revs per mile707706−2
SideTread
225/65R17275/35R21
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.1mph

Real speed on 275/35R21.

Ground clearance+0.03in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.98in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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225/65R17 or 275/35R21?

Can I use 275/35R21 instead of 225/65R17?

275/35R21 is 0.2% taller than 225/65R17. 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 275/35R21 you are really doing 60.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 225/65R17. Going the other way, 225/65R17 would make it read 59.9 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.03 in (+1 mm) under the axle.

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