215/45R17 vs 225/50R17
225/50R17 is 5.0% taller (+1.24 in) and 0.39 in wider than 215/45R17.
225/50R17 is 5.0% taller than 215/45R17. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.
Real speed on 225/50R17.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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215/45R17 or 225/50R17?
Can I use 225/50R17 instead of 215/45R17?
225/50R17 is 5.0% taller than 215/45R17. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears. 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 225/50R17 you are really doing 63.0 mph if the speedometer was set up for 215/45R17. Going the other way, 215/45R17 would make it read 57.1 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.62 in (+16 mm) under the axle.