245/70R17 vs 265/70R17

245/70R17 vs 265/70R17: Comparision Size Chart


245/70R17 (Tire 1)265/70R17 (Tire 2)Difference
Tire Size In Inches30.5X9.6R1731.6X10.4R17
Diameter30.5"774.8 mm31.61"802.8 mm3.61%
Tread Width9.6245 mm10.4"265 mm8.16%
Rim Diameter17"431.8 mm17"431.8 mm0%
Sidewall Height6.75"171.5 mm7.3"185.5 mm8.16%
Circumference95.82"2434.11 mm99.31"2434.11 mm3.61%
Revs/Mile661.24 Revs/Mile638 Revs/Mile-23.24
Revs/Kilometer410.88 Revs/Mile396.44 Revs/Mile-14.44
Tire 1 Front View
9.6"
30.5"
Tire 2 Front View
9.6"
31.61"
Tire 1 Side View
Tire 1 Wheel
Circumference 1
95.82"
17"
6.75"
661.24 Revs/Mile
Tire 2 Side View
Tire 2 Wheel
Circumference 2
99.31"
17"
7.3"
638 Revs/Mile

Speedometer Error

245/70R17 (Mph)265/70R17 (Mph)
2020.72
3536.26
5051.81
6567.35
8082.89
9093.25
100103.61

265/70R17 vs 245/70R17: Gas Mileage & Performance Comparison

* Below is a comparison table. Assuming 2 tires of the same manufacturer, material and tested on the same road conditions.

245/70R17265/70R17
Wet/Snowy RoadsBetter TractionReduced Traction
Rough TerrainReduced StabilitySmoother Ride
Handling/SteeringLess ResponsiveBetter
Gas MileageGoodBetter
Road NoiseQuieterQuiet
CostLess ExpensiveMore Expensive

Can You Replace The 245/70R17 With The 265/70R17?

No, both tires have the same rim diameter, but the 265/70R17 has a bigger overall diameter than the 245/70R17 which is 3.49% (1.11-inch).

When you want to replace a different tire size, as a rule, for the rim diameter, you will need to be sure that your tires and rims are an exact match, e.g. a 245/70R17 tire will only fit on a 17″ diameter rim.

You Can check our tools and charts below to find your size:

*Disclaimer: The information provided on the tire size is for general informational purposes only. We recommend that you consult a certified tire specialist or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sets specific guidelines for tires used on vehicles.


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