Tire Size Box

295/50R17 vs 295/60R17

295/60R17 compared with 295/50R17

+8.1% diameter, 0.0" width

295/60R17 is 30.94" tall vs 28.61". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

28.6"17" rim5.8"11.6" wide
295/50R17 (solid) compared with 295/60R17 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 295/60R17 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

64.9 mph

295/60R17 is +2.32 inches (+8.1%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

295/50R17295/60R17Difference%
Overall diameter28.61"30.94"+2.32"+8.1%
Section width11.61"11.61"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height5.81"6.97"+1.16"+20.0%
Circumference89.89"97.19"+7.30"+8.1%
Revolutions per mile704.8651.9−52.9−7.5%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 295/50R17 and you fit 295/60R17, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.6 mph+1.6 mph
30 mph32.4 mph+2.4 mph
40 mph43.2 mph+3.2 mph
50 mph54.1 mph+4.1 mph
60 mph64.9 mph+4.9 mph
65 mph70.3 mph+5.3 mph
70 mph75.7 mph+5.7 mph
75 mph81.1 mph+6.1 mph
80 mph86.5 mph+6.5 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 295/50R17 or 295/60R17?
295/60R17 is taller by 2.32 inches (30.94" vs 28.61"). 295/50R17 is the same width.
Can I replace 295/50R17 with 295/60R17?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +8.1%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 295/60R17 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 295/60R17 fitted (calibrated for 295/50R17), your real speed is 64.9 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 8.1%.
Will 295/60R17 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +1.16 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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