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215/70R15 vs 225/45R19

225/45R19 is 0.5% taller (+0.12 in) and 0.39 in wider than 215/70R15.

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225/45R19 is 0.5% taller than 215/70R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

215/70R15225/45R19Change
Diameter26.85″26.97″+0.12″+0.5%
Width8.46″8.86″+0.39″+4.7%
Sidewall5.93″3.99″−1.94″−32.7%
Circumference84.4″84.7″+0.4″+0.5%
Wheel15″19″+4″
Revs per mile751748−3
SideTread
215/70R15225/45R19
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.3mph

Real speed on 225/45R19.

Ground clearance+0.06in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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215/70R15 or 225/45R19?

Can I use 225/45R19 instead of 215/70R15?

225/45R19 is 0.5% taller than 215/70R15. 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 60.3 mph if the speedometer was set up for 215/70R15. Going the other way, 215/70R15 would make it read 59.7 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.06 in (+2 mm) under the axle.

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