245/50R17 vs 215/65R17
215/65R17 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/50R17: the diameter differs by +5.10%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 215/65R17 on a car calibrated for 245/50R17, the speedometer reads 57.1 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 5.1%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.5 mph |
| 45 mph | 47.3 mph |
| 60 mph | 63.1 mph |
| 70 mph | 73.6 mph |
| 80 mph | 84.1 mph |
Other sizes close to 245/50R17
- 245/50R17 vs 225/50R17-2.96%
- 245/50R17 vs 225/55R17+0.37%
- 245/50R17 vs 245/45R18+0.13%
- 245/50R17 vs 235/55R17+1.99%
- 245/50R17 vs 215/55R17-1.26%
- 245/50R17 vs 225/50R18+0.80%
- 245/50R17 vs 225/60R17+3.69%
- 245/50R17 vs 215/50R17-4.43%
- 245/50R17 vs 235/45R17-4.95%
- 245/50R17 vs 245/45R17-3.62%
- 245/50R17 vs 215/60R17+1.92%
- 245/50R17 vs 205/65R16-0.58%
Questions
Can I replace 245/50R17 with 215/65R17?
215/65R17 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/50R17: the diameter differs by +5.10%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 245/50R17 and 215/65R17?
215/65R17 is 1.36" taller and 30 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.68". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 63.1 mph.
Will 215/65R17 fit on 245/50R17 wheels?
Both use a 17" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 215 mm tire and the fender clearance.