235/70R17 vs 265/65R17
265/65R17 is a safe swap for 235/70R17 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +2.04%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 265/65R17 on a car calibrated for 235/70R17, the speedometer reads 58.8 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 2.0%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.6 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.9 mph |
| 60 mph | 61.2 mph |
| 70 mph | 71.4 mph |
| 80 mph | 81.6 mph |
Other sizes close to 235/70R17
- 235/70R17 vs 225/65R17-4.80%
- 235/70R17 vs 235/65R17-3.09%
- 235/70R17 vs 245/65R17-1.38%
- 235/70R17 vs 245/70R17+1.84%
- 235/70R17 vs 235/65R18+0.25%
- 235/70R17 vs 255/65R17+0.33%
- 235/70R17 vs 255/70R16+0.34%
- 235/70R17 vs 255/70R17+3.68%
- 235/70R17 vs 255/60R18+0.32%
- 235/70R17 vs 235/75R17+3.09%
- 235/70R17 vs 235/75R16-0.25%
- 235/70R17 vs 255/60R17-3.02%
Questions
Can I replace 235/70R17 with 265/65R17?
265/65R17 is a safe swap for 235/70R17 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +2.04%.
What's the difference between 235/70R17 and 265/65R17?
265/65R17 is 0.61" taller and 30 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.31". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.2 mph.
Will 265/65R17 fit on 235/70R17 wheels?
Both use a 17" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 265 mm tire and the fender clearance.