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235/70R17 vs 245/75R17

245/75R17 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 235/70R17: the diameter differs by +5.06%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

17" rim
235/70R17 29.95" · 245/75R17 31.47" · drawn to scale

Side by side

235/70R17245/75R17Difference
Overall diameter29.95"31.47"+1.52" (+5.06%)
Section width235 mm245 mm+10 mm
Sidewall6.48"7.23"+0.76"
Rim17"17"same
Circumference94.1"98.9"+4.8"
Revs per mile673641-32
Ride height——+0.76"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.063.0+3.0 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 63.0 mph

With 245/75R17 on a car calibrated for 235/70R17, the speedometer reads 57.1 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 5.1%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.5 mph
45 mph47.3 mph
60 mph63.0 mph
70 mph73.5 mph
80 mph84.0 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 235/70R17 with 245/75R17?

245/75R17 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 235/70R17: the diameter differs by +5.06%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 235/70R17 and 245/75R17?

245/75R17 is 1.52" taller and 10 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.76". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 63.0 mph.

Will 245/75R17 fit on 235/70R17 wheels?

Both use a 17" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 245 mm tire and the fender clearance.