285/70R17 vs 305/45R22
305/45R22 is 0.3% taller (+0.10 in) and 0.79 in wider than 285/70R17.
305/45R22 is 0.3% taller than 285/70R17. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.
Real speed on 305/45R22.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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285/70R17 or 305/45R22?
Can I use 305/45R22 instead of 285/70R17?
305/45R22 is 0.3% taller than 285/70R17. 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 305/45R22 you are really doing 60.2 mph if the speedometer was set up for 285/70R17. Going the other way, 285/70R17 would make it read 59.8 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.05 in (+1 mm) under the axle.