265/50R17 vs 245/50R17
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 | 265/50R17 | 245/50R17 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 27.4" | 26.6" | -2.9 % |
| Sidewall | 5.22" | 4.82" | -7.5 % |
| Section width | 265 mm | 245 mm | -7.5 % |
| Circumference | 86.2" | 83.7" | -2.9 % |
| Revs per mile | 735 | 757 | +2.9 % |
| Axle height | 13.72" | 13.32" | -10.0 mm |
| Approved rim width | 7.5–9.5" | 7–9" | overlap 7.5–9" |
Both are approved on a rim 7.5" to 9" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 265/50R17. Fit 245/50R17 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.1 mph | -0.9 |
| 50 mph | 48.6 mph | -1.4 |
| 70 mph | 68.0 mph | -2.0 |
| 90 mph | 87.4 mph | -2.6 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,713 on the road, so it over-counts by 287. At a true 70 mph the first turns 858 times a minute, the second 883.
What drivers reported
Nobody has filed a complaint naming 265/50R17. 245/50R17 carries 1.