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225/55R17 vs 245/35R20

245/35R20 is 0.0% taller (+0.01 in) and 0.79 in wider than 225/55R17.

OK
Same height

245/35R20 and 225/55R17 are the same overall diameter, so the speedometer stays accurate.

225/55R17245/35R20Change
Diameter26.74″26.75″+0.01″+0.0%
Width8.86″9.65″+0.79″+8.9%
Sidewall4.87″3.38″−1.50″−30.7%
Circumference84.0″84.0″+0.0″+0.0%
Wheel17″20″+3″
Revs per mile754754−0
SideTread
225/55R17245/35R20
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.0mph

Real speed on 245/35R20.

Ground clearance+0.00in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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225/55R17 or 245/35R20?

Can I use 245/35R20 instead of 225/55R17?

245/35R20 and 225/55R17 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 245/35R20 you are really doing 60.0 mph if the speedometer was set up for 225/55R17. Going the other way, 225/55R17 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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