235/35R20 vs 235/45R20
235/45R20 is 7.0% taller (+1.85 in) and the same width than 235/35R20.
235/45R20 is 7.0% taller than 235/35R20. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.
Real speed on 235/45R20.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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235/35R20 or 235/45R20?
Can I use 235/45R20 instead of 235/35R20?
235/45R20 is 7.0% taller than 235/35R20. 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 235/45R20 you are really doing 64.2 mph if the speedometer was set up for 235/35R20. Going the other way, 235/35R20 would make it read 56.1 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.93 in (+24 mm) under the axle.