225/60R17 vs 235/60R17
235/60R17 is 1.7% taller (+0.47 in) and 0.39 in wider than 225/60R17.
235/60R17 is 1.7% taller than 225/60R17. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.
Real speed on 235/60R17.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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225/60R17 or 235/60R17?
Can I use 235/60R17 instead of 225/60R17?
235/60R17 is 1.7% taller than 225/60R17. 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 235/60R17 you are really doing 61.0 mph if the speedometer was set up for 225/60R17. Going the other way, 225/60R17 would make it read 59.0 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.24 in (+6 mm) under the axle.