245/65R17 vs 245/70R17 tire size
A 245/70R17 is 0.96 inches (25 mm) taller than a 245/65R17, and the same width. Fit them in place of 245/65R17 tires and the speedometer reads low: at 60 mph on it you’re doing 62.0 mph, 3.3% faster, and the vehicle sits 0.48 inches (12 mm) higher.
Sources checked
| Dimension | 245/65R17 | 245/70R17 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 29.54 in (750 mm) | 30.50 in (775 mm) | +0.96 in (+25 mm) |
| Section width | 9.65 in (245 mm) | 9.65 in (245 mm) | 0.00 in (0 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.27 in (159 mm) | 6.75 in (172 mm) | +0.48 in (+13 mm) |
| Aspect ratio | 65% | 70% | |
| Rim diameter | 17 in | 17 in | |
| Circumference | 92.8 in (2,357 mm) | 95.8 in (2,434 mm) | +3.0 in |
| Revolutions per mile | 683 | 661 | −22 |
| Revolutions per km | 424 | 411 | −13 |
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Metric, LT and flotation
At 60 mph on the speedometer you’re doing
62.0mph
+3.3% · the speedometer reads low
- Height
- +0.96 in (+25 mm)
- Width
- 0.00 in (0 mm)
- Ground clearance
- +0.48 in (+12 mm)
- Each side, same wheel
- 0.00 in (0 mm)
245/65R17 and 245/70R17 side by side
| Dimension | 245/65R17 | 245/70R17 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 29.54 in (750 mm) | 30.50 in (775 mm) | +0.96 in (+25 mm) |
| Section width | 9.65 in (245 mm) | 9.65 in (245 mm) | 0.00 in (0 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.27 in (159 mm) | 6.75 in (172 mm) | +0.48 in (+13 mm) |
| Aspect ratio | 65% | 70% | |
| Rim diameter | 17 in | 17 in | |
| Circumference | 92.8 in | 95.8 in | +3.0 in |
| Revolutions per mile | 683 | 661 | −22 |
| Revolutions per km | 424 | 411 | −13 |
The working
- 245/65R17: sidewall = 245 mm × 65% = 159.3 mm = 6.27 in.
- Diameter = rim + 2 × sidewall = 17 + 2 × 6.27 = 29.54 in (750 mm).
- Circumference = π × 29.54 = 92.8 in; revolutions per mile = 63,360 ÷ 92.8 = 683.
- 245/70R17: sidewall = 245 mm × 70% = 171.5 mm = 6.75 in.
- Diameter = rim + 2 × sidewall = 17 + 2 × 6.75 = 30.50 in (775 mm).
- Circumference = π × 30.50 = 95.8 in; revolutions per mile = 63,360 ÷ 95.8 = 661.
- Speedometer. True speed = what it shows × new diameter ÷ old = 60 × 30.50 ÷ 29.54 = 62.0 mph.
- Ground clearance. Half the change in diameter: (30.50 − 29.54) ÷ 2 = +0.48 in.
Speedometer
A 245/70R17 turns 661 times a mile against the 245/65R17’s 683. With a speedometer set for 245/65R17, true speed is what it shows × 30.50 ÷ 29.54:
| Speedometer shows | True speed | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph | 25.8 mph | +0.8 mph |
| 35 mph | 36.1 mph | +1.1 mph |
| 45 mph | 46.5 mph | +1.5 mph |
| 55 mph | 56.8 mph | +1.8 mph |
| 65 mph | 67.1 mph | +2.1 mph |
| 75 mph | 77.4 mph | +2.4 mph |
Clearance
- Ground clearance: +0.48 in (+12 mm), half the change in diameter.
- Top of the tread: +0.48 in (+12 mm), so that much less room under the fender.
- Each side, on the same wheel: no change.
A new wheel with a different width or offset moves the tire again. The sidewall goes from 6.27 to 6.75 inches.
What tire makers publish
Inflated on the maker’s measuring rim; the percentage is against the arithmetic.
| Tire | Size as printed | Diameter | Width | Revs per mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | 245/65R17 | 29.5 in (−0.1%) | 9.8 in | 704 |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | LT245/65R17 | 29.5 in (−0.1%) | 9.8 in | 704 |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | 245/70R17 | 30.6 in (+0.3%) | 9.8 in | 680 |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | LT245/70R17 | 30.6 in (+0.3%) | 9.8 in | 680 |
Each size on its own
- 245/65R17 tire size: 29.5 × 9.6 in
- 245/70R17 tire size: 30.5 × 9.6 in
Other comparisons
Questions
Can I fit 245/70R17 tires instead of 245/65R17?
They fit the same 17-inch wheels. A 245/70R17 is 0.96 inches (25 mm) taller than a 245/65R17, and the same width, so check three things first: that your wheels are within the 245/70R17’s approved rim width range, which tire makers list for each size; that it clears the fenders and suspension at full lock and full travel; and that its load index meets what your door-jamb placard asks for.
How far off is the speedometer with 245/70R17 tires?
With a speedometer set for 245/65R17, the speedometer reads low: at 60 mph on it you’re doing 62.0 mph, 3.3% faster. The odometer is off the same way: over 1,000 miles driven it shows 968.4.
Does 245/70R17 change the ground clearance?
By +0.48 inches (+12 mm), half the change in diameter, at the axles and at the lowest point under them. The width doesn’t change.
Sources
- Bridgestone Americas: Determining tire size: P-metric, Euro-metric, LT-metric, C-type and flotation sizes, and what each number means (checked October 28, 2026)
- Toyo Tires: Extensa A/S II sizes and specifications: inflated overall diameter and width, revolutions per mile (checked October 28, 2026)
- Toyo Tires: Proxes Sport A/S sizes and specifications: inflated overall diameter and width, revolutions per mile (checked October 28, 2026)
- Toyo Tires: Open Country A/T III sizes and specifications: P-metric, LT-metric and flotation sizes, with revolutions per mile (checked October 28, 2026)
- Nitto Tire: Trail Grappler M/T sizes and specs: inflated overall diameter and width, LT-metric and flotation sizes (checked October 28, 2026)
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