285/65R18 vs 285/70R17
285/70R17 is 0.4% taller (+0.12 in) and the same width than 285/65R18.
285/70R17 is 0.4% taller than 285/65R18. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.
Real speed on 285/70R17.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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285/65R18 or 285/70R17?
Can I use 285/70R17 instead of 285/65R18?
285/70R17 is 0.4% taller than 285/65R18. 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 285/70R17 you are really doing 60.2 mph if the speedometer was set up for 285/65R18. Going the other way, 285/65R18 would make it read 59.8 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.06 in (+2 mm) under the axle.