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245/70R17 vs 235/75R17

235/75R17 is 1.2% taller (+0.37 in) and 0.39 in narrower than 245/70R17.

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235/75R17 is 1.2% taller than 245/70R17. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

245/70R17235/75R17Change
Diameter30.50″30.88″+0.37″+1.2%
Width9.65″9.25″−0.39″−4.1%
Sidewall6.75″6.94″+0.19″+2.8%
Circumference95.8″97.0″+1.2″+1.2%
Wheel17″17″Same
Revs per mile661653−8
SideTread
245/70R17235/75R17
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.7mph

Real speed on 235/75R17.

Ground clearance+0.19in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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245/70R17 or 235/75R17?

Can I use 235/75R17 instead of 245/70R17?

235/75R17 is 1.2% taller than 245/70R17. 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 235/75R17 you are really doing 60.7 mph if the speedometer was set up for 245/70R17. Going the other way, 245/70R17 would make it read 59.3 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.19 in (+5 mm) under the axle.

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