31x10.50R15 vs 255/70R17
255/70R17 is 0.2% taller (+0.06 in) and 0.46 in narrower than 31x10.50R15.
255/70R17 is 0.2% taller than 31x10.50R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.
| 31x10.50R15 | 255/70R17 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 31.00″ | 31.06″ | +0.06″+0.2% |
| Width | 10.50″ | 10.04″ | −0.46″−4.4% |
| Sidewall | 8.00″ | 7.03″ | −0.97″−12.2% |
| Circumference | 97.4″ | 97.6″ | +0.2″+0.2% |
| Wheel | 15″ | 17″ | +2″ |
| Revs per mile | 651 | 649 | −1 |
Real speed on 255/70R17.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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31x10.50R15 or 255/70R17?
Can I use 255/70R17 instead of 31x10.50R15?
255/70R17 is 0.2% taller than 31x10.50R15. 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 255/70R17 you are really doing 60.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 31x10.50R15. Going the other way, 31x10.50R15 would make it read 59.9 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.03 in (+1 mm) under the axle.