225/60R17 vs 245/50R18
245/50R18 is 0.1% taller (+0.02 in) and 0.79 in wider than 225/60R17.
245/50R18 is 0.1% taller than 225/60R17. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.
Real speed on 245/50R18.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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225/60R17 or 245/50R18?
Can I use 245/50R18 instead of 225/60R17?
245/50R18 is 0.1% taller than 225/60R17. 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 245/50R18 you are really doing 60.0 mph if the speedometer was set up for 225/60R17. Going the other way, 225/60R17 would make it read 60.0 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.01 in (+0 mm) under the axle.