ElpiAuto265/70R17 vs 295/70R17
295/70R17 is 1.65″ (42 mm) taller than 265/70R17, a 5.2% difference in overall diameter — outside the ±3% band, so expect the speedometer to drift and check for rubbing before fitting.
| Measurement | 265/70R17 | 295/70R17 | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 31.61″ | 33.26″ | +1.65″ | +5.2% |
| Section width | 10.43″ | 11.61″ | +1.18″ | +11.3% |
| Sidewall height | 7.30″ | 8.13″ | +0.83″ | +11.3% |
| Circumference | 99.29″ | 104.49″ | +5.19″ | +5.2% |
| Revs per mile | 638.1 | 606.4 | −31.7 | −5.0% |
| Revs per km | 396.5 | 376.8 | −19.7 | −5.0% |
Speedometer: with 265/70R17 as the original, 295/70R17 makes an indicated 60 mph really about 63.1 mph, and the axle sits ~0.83″ higher.
Reading this comparison
The overall diameter is what matters here: 295/70R17 is the taller tire. It sets ride height, gearing and how far the tire travels per revolution — which is what the speedometer and odometer count. Width and sidewall change fit and feel (a wider tire needs a wider wheel and more clearance; a shorter sidewall sharpens steering) but not the gearing.
Figures are geometric estimates from the size codes; real moulded tires vary by brand by 1–3%. Confirm load rating, wheel width and physical clearance on your vehicle before fitting. To compare any other two sizes, use the tire size comparison tool; to decode one size and see what else fits its wheel, the tire size calculator.