225/55R17 vs 245/45R17
New overall diameter
25.68″
was 26.74″
True speed at an indicated 60
57.6 mph
speedometer reads high
Revolutions per mile
785
was 754 · +31
Switching from 225/55R17 to 245/45R17? Everything that changes is below — sidewall, tread width, circumference, revolutions per mile and speedometer error at road speeds.
| Measurement | 225/55R17 | 245/45R17 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 26.74″ | 25.68″ | −1.06″ (−4.0%) |
| Sidewall height | 4.87″ (123.8 mm) | 4.34″ (110.3 mm) | −13.5 mm |
| Tread width | 225 mm | 245 mm | +20 mm |
| Circumference | 84.02″ | 80.68″ | −3.34″ |
| Revs per mile | 754 | 785 | +31 |
| Speedometer error | baseline | −4.0% | reads high |
Diameter overlay
225/55R17 245/45R17
Speedometer check
With 245/45R17 fitted, when the speedometer shows the indicated speed, your actual speed is:
25 mph shown
24.0 mph actual
35 mph shown
33.6 mph actual
45 mph shown
43.2 mph actual
55 mph shown
52.8 mph actual
65 mph shown
62.4 mph actual
75 mph shown
72.0 mph actual
Common questions
- Will 245/45R17 fit instead of 225/55R17?
- Marginal fit — proceed with care. The 4.0% diameter change is between 3% and 5%. It can work, but expect noticeable speedometer error and check wheel-well clearance, scrub radius and gearing before committing. Your speedometer will read higher than your true speed. Overall diameter goes from 26.74″ to 25.68″, a change of −4.0%. As a rule of thumb, under 3% is safe, 3–5% needs a clearance check, and over 5% is not recommended.
- How far off will my speedometer read on 245/45R17?
- At an indicated 60 mph you would actually be travelling about 57.6 mph — a −4.0% error. The speedometer reads high, so you are going slower than it shows.
- What is the difference in revolutions per mile between 225/55R17 and 245/45R17?
- 225/55R17 turns roughly 754 revolutions per mile; 245/45R17 turns roughly 785. That is a change of +31 revolutions per mile, which is what shifts odometer and speedometer readings.