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235/35R19 vs 225/45R19

225/45R19 is 5.9% taller (+1.50 in) and 0.39 in narrower than 235/35R19.

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225/45R19 is 5.9% taller than 235/35R19. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

235/35R19225/45R19Change
Diameter25.48″26.97″+1.50″+5.9%
Width9.25″8.86″−0.39″−4.3%
Sidewall3.24″3.99″+0.75″+23.1%
Circumference80.0″84.7″+4.7″+5.9%
Wheel19″19″Same
Revs per mile792748−44
SideTread
235/35R19225/45R19
Speedometer shows 60 mph63.5mph

Real speed on 225/45R19.

Ground clearance+0.75in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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235/35R19 or 225/45R19?

Can I use 225/45R19 instead of 235/35R19?

225/45R19 is 5.9% taller than 235/35R19. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears. 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 63.5 mph if the speedometer was set up for 235/35R19. Going the other way, 235/35R19 would make it read 56.7 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.75 in (+19 mm) under the axle.

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