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245/35R20 vs 235/45R20

235/45R20 is 5.9% taller (+1.57 in) and 0.39 in narrower than 245/35R20.

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235/45R20 is 5.9% taller than 245/35R20. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

245/35R20235/45R20Change
Diameter26.75″28.33″+1.57″+5.9%
Width9.65″9.25″−0.39″−4.1%
Sidewall3.38″4.16″+0.79″+23.3%
Circumference84.0″89.0″+4.9″+5.9%
Wheel20″20″Same
Revs per mile754712−42
SideTread
245/35R20235/45R20
Speedometer shows 60 mph63.5mph

Real speed on 235/45R20.

Ground clearance+0.79in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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245/35R20 or 235/45R20?

Can I use 235/45R20 instead of 245/35R20?

235/45R20 is 5.9% taller than 245/35R20. 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 235/45R20 you are really doing 63.5 mph if the speedometer was set up for 245/35R20. Going the other way, 245/35R20 would make it read 56.7 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.79 in (+20 mm) under the axle.

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