235/60R17 vs 225/65R17
225/65R17 is 1.5% taller (+0.41 in) and 0.39 in narrower than 235/60R17.
225/65R17 is 1.5% taller than 235/60R17. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.
Real speed on 225/65R17.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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235/60R17 or 225/65R17?
Can I use 225/65R17 instead of 235/60R17?
225/65R17 is 1.5% taller than 235/60R17. 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 225/65R17 you are really doing 60.9 mph if the speedometer was set up for 235/60R17. Going the other way, 235/60R17 would make it read 59.1 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.21 in (+5 mm) under the axle.