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275/70R17 vs 285/75R17

285/75R17 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 275/70R17: the diameter differs by +5.20%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

17" rim
275/70R17 32.16" · 285/75R17 33.83" · drawn to scale

Side by side

275/70R17285/75R17Difference
Overall diameter32.16"33.83"+1.67" (+5.20%)
Section width275 mm285 mm+10 mm
Sidewall7.58"8.42"+0.84"
Rim17"17"same
Circumference101.0"106.3"+5.3"
Revs per mile627596-31
Ride height——+0.84"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.063.1+3.1 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 63.1 mph

With 285/75R17 on a car calibrated for 275/70R17, the speedometer reads 57.0 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 5.2%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.6 mph
45 mph47.3 mph
60 mph63.1 mph
70 mph73.6 mph
80 mph84.2 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 275/70R17 with 285/75R17?

285/75R17 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 275/70R17: the diameter differs by +5.20%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 275/70R17 and 285/75R17?

285/75R17 is 1.67" taller and 10 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.84". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 63.1 mph.

Will 285/75R17 fit on 275/70R17 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.