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245/40R20 vs 235/45R20

235/45R20 is 2.2% taller (+0.61 in) and 0.39 in narrower than 245/40R20.

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235/45R20 is 2.2% taller than 245/40R20. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

245/40R20235/45R20Change
Diameter27.72″28.33″+0.61″+2.2%
Width9.65″9.25″−0.39″−4.1%
Sidewall3.86″4.16″+0.31″+7.9%
Circumference87.1″89.0″+1.9″+2.2%
Wheel20″20″Same
Revs per mile728712−16
SideTread
245/40R20235/45R20
Speedometer shows 60 mph61.3mph

Real speed on 235/45R20.

Ground clearance+0.31in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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245/40R20 or 235/45R20?

Can I use 235/45R20 instead of 245/40R20?

235/45R20 is 2.2% taller than 245/40R20. 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 235/45R20 you are really doing 61.3 mph if the speedometer was set up for 245/40R20. Going the other way, 245/40R20 would make it read 58.7 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.31 in (+8 mm) under the axle.

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