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295/70R18 vs 315/70R17

315/70R17 is 0.3% taller (+0.10 in) and 0.79 in wider than 295/70R18.

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315/70R17 is 0.3% taller than 295/70R18. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

295/70R18315/70R17Change
Diameter34.26″34.36″+0.10″+0.3%
Width11.61″12.40″+0.79″+6.8%
Sidewall8.13″8.68″+0.55″+6.8%
Circumference107.6″108.0″+0.3″+0.3%
Wheel18″17″−1″
Revs per mile589587−2
SideTread
295/70R18315/70R17
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.2mph

Real speed on 315/70R17.

Ground clearance+0.05in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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295/70R18 or 315/70R17?

Can I use 315/70R17 instead of 295/70R18?

315/70R17 is 0.3% taller than 295/70R18. 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 315/70R17 you are really doing 60.2 mph if the speedometer was set up for 295/70R18. Going the other way, 295/70R18 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.

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