215/55R17 vs 225/40R19
Switching from 215/55R17 to 225/40R19 decreases the overall diameter by 5.7 mm (0.9%). That is within the usual ±3% guideline.
| 215/55R17 | 225/40R19 | Difference (mm / revs) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section width | 215 mm | 225 mm | +10.0 |
| Sidewall height | 118.2 mm | 90.0 mm | -28.2 |
| Rim diameter | 431.8 mm | 482.6 mm | +50.8 |
| Overall diameter | 668.3 mm | 662.6 mm | -5.7 |
| Circumference | 2,099.5 mm | 2,081.6 mm | -17.9 |
| Revolutions | 476 per km | 480 per km | +4.0 |
Speedometer effect
With 225/40R19 fitted on a car calibrated for 215/55R17, the real speed when the speedometer shows:
| Speedometer shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 50 km/h | 49.6 km/h |
| 80 km/h | 79.3 km/h |
| 100 km/h | 99.1 km/h |
| 120 km/h | 119.0 km/h |
Smaller tires make the speedometer read higher than the actual speed. Most speedometers also read slightly high from the factory.
Before you change size
- Check the sizes approved for your vehicle on the door-jamb placard or in the owner's manual.
- Check clearance to suspension, brakes and arches at full lock and full compression.
- Match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.
- Wider tires need an appropriate rim width; a 225 mm tire has a manufacturer-specified rim width range.
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