285/75R16 vs 265/70R17

285/75R16 vs 265/70R17: Comparision Size Chart


285/75R16 (Tire 1)265/70R17 (Tire 2)Difference
Tire Size In Inches32.8X11.2R1631.6X10.4R17
Diameter32.83"833.9 mm31.61"802.8 mm-3.73%
Tread Width11.2285 mm10.4"265 mm-7.02%
Rim Diameter16"406.4 mm17"431.8 mm6.25%
Sidewall Height8.42"213.75 mm7.3"185.5 mm-13.22%
Circumference103.14"2619.77 mm99.31"2619.77 mm-3.73%
Revs/Mile614.31 Revs/Mile638 Revs/Mile+23.69
Revs/Kilometer381.72 Revs/Mile396.44 Revs/Mile+14.72
Tire 1 Front View
11.2"
32.83"
Tire 2 Front View
11.2"
31.61"
Tire 1 Side View
Tire 1 Wheel
Circumference 1
103.14"
16"
8.42"
614.31 Revs/Mile
Tire 2 Side View
Tire 2 Wheel
Circumference 2
99.31"
17"
7.3"
638 Revs/Mile

Speedometer Error

285/75R16 (Mph)265/70R17 (Mph)
2019.25
3533.69
5048.14
6562.58
8077.02
9086.64
10096.27

265/70R17 vs 285/75R16: Gas Mileage & Performance Comparison

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

285/75R16265/70R17
Wet/Snowy RoadsReduced TractionBetter Traction
Rough TerrainSmoother RideReduced Stability
Handling/SteeringBetterLess Responsive
Gas MileageBetterGood
Road NoiseQuietQuieter
CostMore ExpensiveLess Expensive

Can You Replace The 285/75R16 With The 265/70R17?

Definitely no, because these 2 tires are different overall rim sizes.

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 285/75R16 tire will only fit on a 16″ 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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