225/60R17 vs 235/45R19
Switching from 225/60R17 to 235/45R19 decreases the overall diameter by 7.7 mm (1.1%). That is within the usual ±3% guideline.
| 225/60R17 | 235/45R19 | Difference (mm / revs) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section width | 225 mm | 235 mm | +10.0 |
| Sidewall height | 135.0 mm | 105.8 mm | -29.2 |
| Rim diameter | 431.8 mm | 482.6 mm | +50.8 |
| Overall diameter | 701.8 mm | 694.1 mm | -7.7 |
| Circumference | 2,204.8 mm | 2,180.6 mm | -24.2 |
| Revolutions | 454 per km | 459 per km | +5.0 |
Speedometer effect
With 235/45R19 fitted on a car calibrated for 225/60R17, the real speed when the speedometer shows:
| Speedometer shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 50 km/h | 49.5 km/h |
| 80 km/h | 79.1 km/h |
| 100 km/h | 98.9 km/h |
| 120 km/h | 118.7 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 235 mm tire has a manufacturer-specified rim width range.
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