235/75R17.5 vs 235/70R17.5
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -2.9 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 235/75R17.5 | 235/70R17.5 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 31.4" | 30.5" | -2.9 % |
| Sidewall | 6.94" | 6.48" | -6.7 % |
| Section width | 235 mm | 235 mm | 0.0 % |
| Circumference | 98.6" | 95.7" | -2.9 % |
| Revs per mile | 643 | 662 | +2.9 % |
| Axle height | 15.69" | 15.23" | -11.8 mm |
| Approved rim width | 6.5–8.5" | 6.5–8.5" | overlap 6.5–8.5" |
Both are approved on a rim 6.5" to 8.5" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 235/75R17.5. Fit 235/70R17.5 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.1 mph | -0.9 |
| 50 mph | 48.5 mph | -1.5 |
| 70 mph | 67.9 mph | -2.1 |
| 90 mph | 87.3 mph | -2.7 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,705 on the road, so it over-counts by 295. At a true 70 mph the first turns 750 times a minute, the second 773.
What drivers reported
Nobody has filed a complaint naming 235/75R17.5. 235/70R17.5 carries 2.