235/45R19 vs 235/55R17
Switching from 235/45R19 to 235/55R17 decreases the overall diameter by 3.8 mm (0.5%). That is within the usual ±3% guideline.
| 235/45R19 | 235/55R17 | Difference (mm / revs) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section width | 235 mm | 235 mm | +0.0 |
| Sidewall height | 105.8 mm | 129.2 mm | +23.4 |
| Rim diameter | 482.6 mm | 431.8 mm | -50.8 |
| Overall diameter | 694.1 mm | 690.3 mm | -3.8 |
| Circumference | 2,180.6 mm | 2,168.6 mm | -12.0 |
| Revolutions | 459 per km | 461 per km | +2.0 |
Speedometer effect
With 235/55R17 fitted on a car calibrated for 235/45R19, the real speed when the speedometer shows:
| Speedometer shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 50 km/h | 49.7 km/h |
| 80 km/h | 79.6 km/h |
| 100 km/h | 99.5 km/h |
| 120 km/h | 119.3 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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