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245/40R19 vs 225/45R19

225/45R19 is 1.0% taller (+0.26 in) and 0.79 in narrower than 245/40R19.

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225/45R19 is 1.0% taller than 245/40R19. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

245/40R19225/45R19Change
Diameter26.72″26.97″+0.26″+1.0%
Width9.65″8.86″−0.79″−8.2%
Sidewall3.86″3.99″+0.13″+3.3%
Circumference83.9″84.7″+0.8″+1.0%
Wheel19″19″Same
Revs per mile755748−7
SideTread
245/40R19225/45R19
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.6mph

Real speed on 225/45R19.

Ground clearance+0.13in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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245/40R19 or 225/45R19?

Can I use 225/45R19 instead of 245/40R19?

225/45R19 is 1.0% taller than 245/40R19. 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 225/45R19 you are really doing 60.6 mph if the speedometer was set up for 245/40R19. Going the other way, 245/40R19 would make it read 59.4 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.13 in (+3 mm) under the axle.

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