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235/45R19 vs 225/70R15

225/70R15 is 0.3% taller (+0.07 in) and 0.39 in narrower than 235/45R19.

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225/70R15 is 0.3% taller than 235/45R19. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

235/45R19225/70R15Change
Diameter27.33″27.40″+0.07″+0.3%
Width9.25″8.86″−0.39″−4.3%
Sidewall4.16″6.20″+2.04″+48.9%
Circumference85.8″86.1″+0.2″+0.3%
Wheel19″15″−4″
Revs per mile738736−2
SideTread
235/45R19225/70R15
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.2mph

Real speed on 225/70R15.

Ground clearance+0.04in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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235/45R19 or 225/70R15?

Can I use 225/70R15 instead of 235/45R19?

225/70R15 is 0.3% taller than 235/45R19. 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 225/70R15 you are really doing 60.2 mph if the speedometer was set up for 235/45R19. Going the other way, 235/45R19 would make it read 59.8 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.04 in (+1 mm) under the axle.

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