245/65R17 vs 255/70R17
255/70R17 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/65R17: the diameter differs by +5.13%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 255/70R17 on a car calibrated for 245/65R17, 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 245/65R17
- 245/65R17 vs 225/65R17-3.47%
- 245/65R17 vs 235/65R17-1.73%
- 245/65R17 vs 245/70R17+3.27%
- 245/65R17 vs 245/60R18+0.12%
- 245/65R17 vs 225/75R16-0.85%
- 245/65R17 vs 265/65R17+3.47%
- 245/65R17 vs 235/60R17-4.86%
- 245/65R17 vs 245/70R16-0.12%
- 245/65R17 vs 255/65R17+1.73%
- 245/65R17 vs 235/75R17+4.53%
- 245/65R17 vs 235/70R17+1.40%
- 245/65R17 vs 255/60R17-1.67%
Questions
Can I replace 245/65R17 with 255/70R17?
255/70R17 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/65R17: the diameter differs by +5.13%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 245/65R17 and 255/70R17?
255/70R17 is 1.52" taller and 10 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.76". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 63.1 mph.
Will 255/70R17 fit on 245/65R17 wheels?
Both use a 17" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 255 mm tire and the fender clearance.