Tire Size Box

265/70R17 vs 285/70R17

285/70R17 compared with 265/70R17

+3.5% diameter, +0.8" width

285/70R17 is 32.71" tall vs 31.61". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

31.6"17" rim7.3"10.4" wide
265/70R17 (solid) compared with 285/70R17 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 285/70R17 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.1 mph

285/70R17 is +1.10 inches (+3.5%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

265/70R17285/70R17Difference%
Overall diameter31.61"32.71"+1.10"+3.5%
Section width10.43"11.22"+0.79"+7.5%
Sidewall height7.30"7.85"+0.55"+7.5%
Circumference99.29"102.76"+3.46"+3.5%
Revolutions per mile638.1616.6−21.5−3.4%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 265/70R17 and you fit 285/70R17, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.7 mph+0.7 mph
30 mph31.0 mph+1.0 mph
40 mph41.4 mph+1.4 mph
50 mph51.7 mph+1.7 mph
60 mph62.1 mph+2.1 mph
65 mph67.3 mph+2.3 mph
70 mph72.4 mph+2.4 mph
75 mph77.6 mph+2.6 mph
80 mph82.8 mph+2.8 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 265/70R17 or 285/70R17?
285/70R17 is taller by 1.10 inches (32.71" vs 31.61"). 285/70R17 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 265/70R17 with 285/70R17?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.5%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 285/70R17 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 285/70R17 fitted (calibrated for 265/70R17), your real speed is 62.1 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.5%.
Will 285/70R17 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.55 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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