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285/70R17 vs 35x12.50R17

35x12.50R17 is 7.0% taller (+2.29 in) and 1.28 in wider than 285/70R17.

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35x12.50R17 is 7.0% taller than 285/70R17. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

285/70R1735x12.50R17Change
Diameter32.71″35.00″+2.29″+7.0%
Width11.22″12.50″+1.28″+11.4%
Sidewall7.85″9.00″+1.15″+14.6%
Circumference102.8″110.0″+7.2″+7.0%
Wheel17″17″Same
Revs per mile617576−40
SideTread
285/70R1735x12.50R17
Speedometer shows 60 mph64.2mph

Real speed on 35x12.50R17.

Ground clearance+1.15in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.64in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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285/70R17 or 35x12.50R17?

Can I use 35x12.50R17 instead of 285/70R17?

35x12.50R17 is 7.0% taller than 285/70R17. 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 35x12.50R17 you are really doing 64.2 mph if the speedometer was set up for 285/70R17. Going the other way, 285/70R17 would make it read 56.1 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +1.15 in (+29 mm) under the axle.

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