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33x12.50R16 vs 255/80R17

255/80R17 is 0.06 in (1.6 mm) taller than 33x12.50R16, a +0.19% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 33x12.50R16, an indicated 60 mph is 60.1 mph on 255/80R17.

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Diameter difference +0.19%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 255/80R17 is a near match for 33x12.50R16; the speedometer changes by less than 1%. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

To-scale drawing: 33x12.50R16 (33.00 in) vs 255/80R17 (33.06 in)33x12.50R1633.00 in × 12.50 in255/80R1733.06 in × 10.04 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
33x12.50R16 vs 255/80R17 differences
Measurement33x12.50R16255/80R17Difference% diff
Overall diameter33.00 in (838.2 mm)33.06 in (839.8 mm)+0.06 in (+1.6 mm)+0.19%
Sidewall height8.50 in (215.9 mm)8.03 in (204.0 mm)−0.47 in (−11.9 mm)−5.51%
Section width12.50 in (317.5 mm)10.04 in (255.0 mm)−2.46 in (−62.5 mm)−19.69%
Circumference103.67 in (2,633.3 mm)103.87 in (2,638.3 mm)+0.20 in (+5.0 mm)+0.19%
Revolutions per mile611610−1−0.19%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 33x12.50R16
IndicatedActual on 33x12.50R16Actual on 255/80R17Difference
30 mph30.0 mph30.1 mph+0.1 mph
60 mph60.0 mph60.1 mph+0.1 mph
75 mph75.0 mph75.1 mph+0.1 mph

Ride-height change: 255/80R17 raises the vehicle by 0.03 in (0.8 mm) at the axle (half the +1.6 mm diameter difference).

255/80R17 is 0.06 in taller than 33x12.50R16 and 63 mm narrower, a 0.19% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 33x12.50R16, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.1 mph on 255/80R17, and revolutions per mile change from 611 to 610.

255/80R17 mounts on a 17-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 16-inch wheel of 33x12.50R16.

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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified . How these numbers are calculated.