265/70R17 vs 255/75R17
255/75R17 is 1.4% taller (+0.45 in) and 0.39 in narrower than 265/70R17.
255/75R17 is 1.4% taller than 265/70R17. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.
Real speed on 255/75R17.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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265/70R17 or 255/75R17?
Can I use 255/75R17 instead of 265/70R17?
255/75R17 is 1.4% taller than 265/70R17. 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 255/75R17 you are really doing 60.9 mph if the speedometer was set up for 265/70R17. Going the other way, 265/70R17 would make it read 59.2 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.23 in (+6 mm) under the axle.