255/70R16 vs 245/75R16

245/75R16 is 0.41 in (10.5 mm) taller than 255/70R16, a +1.38% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 255/70R16, an indicated 60 mph is 60.8 mph on 245/75R16.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +1.38%: within the ±3% guideline

By overall diameter alone, 245/75R16 falls inside the ±3% range commonly used as a guideline when replacing 255/70R16. 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.

255/70R16 vs 245/75R16 differences
Measurement	255/70R16	245/75R16	Difference	% diff
Overall diameter	30.06 in (763.4 mm)	30.47 in (773.9 mm)	+0.41 in (+10.5 mm)	+1.38%
Sidewall height	7.03 in (178.5 mm)	7.23 in (183.8 mm)	+0.21 in (+5.3 mm)	+2.94%
Section width	10.04 in (255.0 mm)	9.65 in (245.0 mm)	−0.39 in (−10.0 mm)	−3.92%
Circumference	94.42 in (2,398.3 mm)	95.72 in (2,431.3 mm)	+1.30 in (+33.0 mm)	+1.38%
Revolutions per mile	671	662	−9	−1.36%

True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 255/70R16
Indicated	Actual on 255/70R16	Actual on 245/75R16	Difference
30 mph	30.0 mph	30.4 mph	+0.4 mph
60 mph	60.0 mph	60.8 mph	+0.8 mph
75 mph	75.0 mph	76.0 mph	+1.0 mph

Ride-height change: 245/75R16 raises the vehicle by 0.21 in (5.3 mm) at the axle (half the +10.5 mm diameter difference).

245/75R16 is 0.41 in taller than 255/70R16 and 10 mm narrower, a 1.38% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 255/70R16, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.8 mph on 245/75R16, and revolutions per mile change from 671 to 662.

Both sizes mount on 16-inch wheels.

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