255/40R17 vs 205/50R17
205/50R17 is 0.2% taller (+0.04 in) and 1.97 in narrower than 255/40R17.
205/50R17 is 0.2% taller than 255/40R17. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.
Real speed on 205/50R17.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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255/40R17 or 205/50R17?
Can I use 205/50R17 instead of 255/40R17?
205/50R17 is 0.2% taller than 255/40R17. 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 205/50R17 you are really doing 60.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 255/40R17. Going the other way, 255/40R17 would make it read 59.9 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.02 in (+1 mm) under the axle.