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245/65R17 vs 235/75R17

235/75R17 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/65R17: the diameter differs by +4.53%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

17" rim
245/65R17 29.54" · 235/75R17 30.88" · drawn to scale

Side by side

245/65R17235/75R17Difference
Overall diameter29.54"30.88"+1.34" (+4.53%)
Section width245 mm235 mm-10 mm
Sidewall6.27"6.94"+0.67"
Rim17"17"same
Circumference92.8"97.0"+4.2"
Revs per mile683653-30
Ride height——+0.67"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.7+2.7 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.7 mph

With 235/75R17 on a car calibrated for 245/65R17, the speedometer reads 57.4 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.5%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.4 mph
45 mph47.0 mph
60 mph62.7 mph
70 mph73.2 mph
80 mph83.6 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 245/65R17 with 235/75R17?

235/75R17 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/65R17: the diameter differs by +4.53%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 245/65R17 and 235/75R17?

235/75R17 is 1.34" taller and 10 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.67". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.7 mph.

Will 235/75R17 fit on 245/65R17 wheels?

Both use a 17" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 235 mm tire and the fender clearance.