285/75R16 vs 255/80R17

255/80R17 is 0.23 in (5.9 mm) taller than 285/75R16, a +0.71% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 285/75R16, an indicated 60 mph is 60.4 mph on 255/80R17.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +0.71%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 255/80R17 is a near match for 285/75R16; the speedometer changes by less than 1%. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.

285/75R16 vs 255/80R17 differences
Measurement	285/75R16	255/80R17	Difference	% diff
Overall diameter	32.83 in (833.9 mm)	33.06 in (839.8 mm)	+0.23 in (+5.9 mm)	+0.71%
Sidewall height	8.42 in (213.8 mm)	8.03 in (204.0 mm)	−0.38 in (−9.7 mm)	−4.56%
Section width	11.22 in (285.0 mm)	10.04 in (255.0 mm)	−1.18 in (−30.0 mm)	−10.53%
Circumference	103.14 in (2,619.8 mm)	103.87 in (2,638.3 mm)	+0.73 in (+18.5 mm)	+0.71%
Revolutions per mile	614	610	−4	−0.70%

True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 285/75R16
Indicated	Actual on 285/75R16	Actual on 255/80R17	Difference
30 mph	30.0 mph	30.2 mph	+0.2 mph
60 mph	60.0 mph	60.4 mph	+0.4 mph
75 mph	75.0 mph	75.5 mph	+0.5 mph

Ride-height change: 255/80R17 raises the vehicle by 0.12 in (2.9 mm) at the axle (half the +5.9 mm diameter difference).

255/80R17 is 0.23 in taller than 285/75R16 and 30 mm narrower, a 0.71% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 285/75R16, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.4 mph on 255/80R17, and revolutions per mile change from 614 to 610.

255/80R17 mounts on a 17-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 16-inch wheel of 285/75R16.

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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified 2026-09-27. How these numbers are calculated.