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245/75R17 vs 255/75R17

Side-by-side comparison of overall diameter, sidewall height, speedometer error, and ride-height change.

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ground15.0 mm245/75R17799.3 mm255/75R17814.3 mm

245/75R17

Section width
245 mm
Aspect ratio
75%
Rim diameter
17"
Sidewall
183.8 mm
Overall diameter
799.3 mm
Circumference
2511 mm
Revs / mile
641
Revs / km
398

255/75R17

Section width
255 mm
Aspect ratio
75%
Rim diameter
17"
Sidewall
191.3 mm
Overall diameter
814.3 mm
Circumference
2558 mm
Revs / mile
629
Revs / km
391

Difference

Overall diameter
+15.0 mm (+1.88%)
Sidewall height
+7.5 mm
Tread width
+10 mm
Ride height (axle)
+7.5 mm
Speedometer error
+1.88%
At indicated 60 mph
actual 61.1 mph
At indicated 100 km/h
actual 101.9 km/h

Will 255/75R17 fit instead of 245/75R17?

The overall diameter changes by 1.88%. Most manufacturers consider a swap acceptable when the difference stays under 3% — beyond that, you may see speedometer error, ABS/TPMS warnings, or wheel-well clearance problems. This page only covers the math; your vehicle's wheel arches, suspension geometry, and load rating still matter.

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