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205/60R15 vs 245/40R17

245/40R17 is 0.1% taller (+0.03 in) and 1.57 in wider than 205/60R15.

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245/40R17 is 0.1% taller than 205/60R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

205/60R15245/40R17Change
Diameter24.69″24.72″+0.03″+0.1%
Width8.07″9.65″+1.57″+19.5%
Sidewall4.84″3.86″−0.98″−20.3%
Circumference77.6″77.6″+0.1″+0.1%
Wheel15″17″+2″
Revs per mile817816−1
SideTread
205/60R15245/40R17
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.1mph

Real speed on 245/40R17.

Ground clearance+0.02in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.79in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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205/60R15 or 245/40R17?

Can I use 245/40R17 instead of 205/60R15?

245/40R17 is 0.1% taller than 205/60R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap. Also match or beat the original load index and speed rating, and check that the wheel width suits the new tire.

Will my speedometer be off?

At an indicated 60 mph on 245/40R17 you are really doing 60.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 205/60R15. Going the other way, 205/60R15 would make it read 59.9 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.02 in (+0 mm) under the axle.

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