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235/55R17 vs 225/65R17

225/65R17 is 4.9% taller (+1.34 in) and 0.39 in narrower than 235/55R17.

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225/65R17 is 4.9% taller than 235/55R17. It often still fits, but expect a noticeable speedometer error and check clearance at full steering lock.

235/55R17225/65R17Change
Diameter27.18″28.52″+1.34″+4.9%
Width9.25″8.86″−0.39″−4.3%
Sidewall5.09″5.76″+0.67″+13.2%
Circumference85.4″89.6″+4.2″+4.9%
Wheel17″17″Same
Revs per mile742707−35
SideTread
235/55R17225/65R17
Speedometer shows 60 mph63.0mph

Real speed on 225/65R17.

Ground clearance+0.67in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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235/55R17 or 225/65R17?

Can I use 225/65R17 instead of 235/55R17?

225/65R17 is 4.9% taller than 235/55R17. It often still fits, but expect a noticeable speedometer error and check clearance at full steering lock. 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 225/65R17 you are really doing 63.0 mph if the speedometer was set up for 235/55R17. Going the other way, 235/55R17 would make it read 57.2 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.67 in (+17 mm) under the axle.

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