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245/75R17 vs 285/70R17

285/70R17 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/75R17: the diameter differs by +3.94%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

17" rim
245/75R17 31.47" · 285/70R17 32.71" · drawn to scale

Side by side

245/75R17285/70R17Difference
Overall diameter31.47"32.71"+1.24" (+3.94%)
Section width245 mm285 mm+40 mm
Sidewall7.23"7.85"+0.62"
Rim17"17"same
Circumference98.9"102.8"+3.9"
Revs per mile641617-24
Ride height——+0.62"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.4+2.4 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.4 mph

With 285/70R17 on a car calibrated for 245/75R17, the speedometer reads 57.7 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.9%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.2 mph
45 mph46.8 mph
60 mph62.4 mph
70 mph72.8 mph
80 mph83.2 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 245/75R17 with 285/70R17?

285/70R17 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/75R17: the diameter differs by +3.94%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 245/75R17 and 285/70R17?

285/70R17 is 1.24" taller and 40 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.62". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.4 mph.

Will 285/70R17 fit on 245/75R17 wheels?

Both use a 17" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 285 mm tire and the fender clearance.