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275/65R17 vs 285/70R17

285/70R17 is 5.3% taller (+1.63 in) and 0.39 in wider than 275/65R17.

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285/70R17 is 5.3% taller than 275/65R17. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

275/65R17285/70R17Change
Diameter31.07″32.71″+1.63″+5.3%
Width10.83″11.22″+0.39″+3.6%
Sidewall7.04″7.85″+0.82″+11.6%
Circumference97.6″102.8″+5.1″+5.3%
Wheel17″17″Same
Revs per mile649617−32
SideTread
275/65R17285/70R17
Speedometer shows 60 mph63.2mph

Real speed on 285/70R17.

Ground clearance+0.82in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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275/65R17 or 285/70R17?

Can I use 285/70R17 instead of 275/65R17?

285/70R17 is 5.3% taller than 275/65R17. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears. 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 285/70R17 you are really doing 63.2 mph if the speedometer was set up for 275/65R17. Going the other way, 275/65R17 would make it read 57.0 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.82 in (+21 mm) under the axle.

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