Tire Size Box

275/60R17 vs 275/65R17

275/65R17 compared with 275/60R17

+3.6% diameter, 0.0" width

275/65R17 is 31.07" tall vs 29.99". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

30.0"17" rim6.5"10.8" wide
275/60R17 (solid) compared with 275/65R17 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 275/65R17 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.2 mph

275/65R17 is +1.08 inches (+3.6%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

275/60R17275/65R17Difference%
Overall diameter29.99"31.07"+1.08"+3.6%
Section width10.83"10.83"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height6.50"7.04"+0.54"+8.3%
Circumference94.22"97.62"+3.40"+3.6%
Revolutions per mile672.4649.0−23.4−3.5%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 275/60R17 and you fit 275/65R17, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.7 mph+0.7 mph
30 mph31.1 mph+1.1 mph
40 mph41.4 mph+1.4 mph
50 mph51.8 mph+1.8 mph
60 mph62.2 mph+2.2 mph
65 mph67.3 mph+2.3 mph
70 mph72.5 mph+2.5 mph
75 mph77.7 mph+2.7 mph
80 mph82.9 mph+2.9 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 275/60R17 or 275/65R17?
275/65R17 is taller by 1.08 inches (31.07" vs 29.99"). 275/60R17 is the same width.
Can I replace 275/60R17 with 275/65R17?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.6%, 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 275/65R17 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 275/65R17 fitted (calibrated for 275/60R17), your real speed is 62.2 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.6%.
Will 275/65R17 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.54 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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