-4.46%Borderline — noticeable speedometer/odometer error
Speedometer error
With a speedometer calibrated to 315/70R17, fitting 285/75R16 makes it read as follows:
| Speedo shows | True speed | Speedo shows | True speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 km/h | 38.2 km/h | 25 mph | 24 mph |
| 60 km/h | 57.3 km/h | 37 mph | 36 mph |
| 80 km/h | 76.4 km/h | 50 mph | 47 mph |
| 100 km/h | 95.5 km/h | 62 mph | 59 mph |
| 120 km/h | 114.7 km/h | 75 mph | 71 mph |
Full comparison
315/70R17
Overall diameter872.8 mm · 34.36 in
Section width315 mm · 12.40 in
Sidewall height220.5 mm · 8.68 in
Circumference2742.0 mm · 108.0 in
Revolutions per mile587
Revolutions per km365
285/75R16
Overall diameter833.9 mm · 32.83 in
Section width285 mm · 11.22 in
Sidewall height213.8 mm · 8.42 in
Circumference2619.8 mm · 103.1 in
Revolutions per mile614
Revolutions per km382
-4.46%Borderline — noticeable speedometer/odometer error
Original
Overall diameter872.8 mm · 34.36 in
Sidewall height220.5 mm
Circumference2,742 mm
Revolutions / mile586.9
New
Overall diameter833.9 mm · 32.83 in
Sidewall height213.8 mm
Circumference2,619.8 mm
Revolutions / mile614.3
Speedometer & odometer error
The new tire changes overall diameter by -4.46%. With a speedometer calibrated to the original tire, that same percentage is how far the speedometer and odometer read off — a taller tire means your true speed is higher than indicated and the odometer under-counts distance.
| Speedo shows | True speed | Speedo shows | True speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 km/h | 38.2 km/h | 25 mph | 24 mph |
| 60 km/h | 57.3 km/h | 37 mph | 36 mph |
| 80 km/h | 76.4 km/h | 50 mph | 47 mph |
| 100 km/h | 95.5 km/h | 62 mph | 59 mph |
| 120 km/h | 114.7 km/h | 75 mph | 71 mph |
See individual specs: 315/70R17 · 285/75R16. A change this size can affect ABS/speed calibration — see wheel-speed codes if a light appears.