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255/65R18 vs 275/65R17

275/65R17 is 0.1% taller (+0.02 in) and 0.79 in wider than 255/65R18.

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275/65R17 is 0.1% taller than 255/65R18. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

255/65R18275/65R17Change
Diameter31.05″31.07″+0.02″+0.1%
Width10.04″10.83″+0.79″+7.8%
Sidewall6.53″7.04″+0.51″+7.8%
Circumference97.6″97.6″+0.1″+0.1%
Wheel18″17″−1″
Revs per mile650649−0
SideTread
255/65R18275/65R17
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.0mph

Real speed on 275/65R17.

Ground clearance+0.01in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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255/65R18 or 275/65R17?

Can I use 275/65R17 instead of 255/65R18?

275/65R17 is 0.1% taller than 255/65R18. 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 275/65R17 you are really doing 60.0 mph if the speedometer was set up for 255/65R18. Going the other way, 255/65R18 would make it read 60.0 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.01 in (+0 mm) under the axle.

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