245/45R17 vs 205/60R16

205/60R16 is 0.0% taller (+0.00 in) and 1.57 in narrower than 245/45R17.

Same height

205/60R16 and 245/45R17 are the same overall diameter, so the speedometer stays accurate.

	245/45R17	205/60R16	Change
Diameter	25.68″	25.69″	+0.00″+0.0%
Width	9.65″	8.07″	−1.57″−16.3%
Sidewall	4.34″	4.84″	+0.50″+11.6%
Circumference	80.7″	80.7″	+0.0″+0.0%
Wheel	17″	16″	−1″
Revs per mile	785	785	−0

245/45R17205/60R16

Change sizes Speedometer table Gearing

Speedometer shows 60 mph60.0mph

Real speed on 205/60R16.

Ground clearance+0.00in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.79in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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245/45R17 or 205/60R16?

Can I use 205/60R16 instead of 245/45R17?

205/60R16 and 245/45R17 are the same overall diameter, so the speedometer stays accurate. 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 205/60R16 you are really doing 60.0 mph if the speedometer was set up for 245/45R17. Going the other way, 245/45R17 would make it read 60.0 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.00 in (+0 mm) under the axle.

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