235/65R17 vs 225/65R17Tire Size Comparison

Safe

The 1.8% diameter difference is within the accepted 3% tolerance.

235/65R17737mm dia225/65R17724mm dia-6.5mm

Comparison Details

Overall Diameter737.3 vs 724.3 mm (-13.0 mm)
Diameter Difference-1.76%
Section Width235 vs 225 mm (-10 mm)
Sidewall Height152.8 vs 146.3 mm (-6.5 mm)
Circumference2316.3 vs 2275.5 mm
Clearance Change-6.5 mm
Speedometer Error-1.76%
Revs/Mile695 vs 707

Speedometer Correction

When switching from 235/65R17 to 225/65R17, your speedometer will differ from actual speed.

SpeedometerActual SpeedDifference
30 km/h29.5 km/h-0.5 km/h
40 km/h39.3 km/h-0.7 km/h
50 km/h49.1 km/h-0.9 km/h
60 km/h58.9 km/h-1.1 km/h
70 km/h68.8 km/h-1.2 km/h
80 km/h78.6 km/h-1.4 km/h
90 km/h88.4 km/h-1.6 km/h
100 km/h98.2 km/h-1.8 km/h
110 km/h108.1 km/h-1.9 km/h
120 km/h117.9 km/h-2.1 km/h
130 km/h127.7 km/h-2.3 km/h

Vehicles Using These Sizes

Vehicles with 235/65R17

2026 Chevrolet EquinoxLT2026 Honda CR-VLX2022 Honda CR-VLX/EX2021 Honda CR-VLX/EX2020 Honda CR-VLX/EX2024 Hyundai Santa FeSE/SEL2023 Hyundai Santa FeSE/SEL2022 Hyundai Santa FeSE/SEL2021 Hyundai Santa FeSE/SEL2020 Hyundai Santa FeSE/SEL2025 Kia SportageLX2024 Kia SportageLX2023 Kia SportageLX2025 Kia SorentoLX2024 Kia SorentoLX2023 Kia SorentoLX/EX2022 Kia SorentoLX/EX2021 Kia SorentoLX/EX2020 Kia SorentoLX/EX2026 Toyota RAV4LE

Vehicles with 225/65R17

2025 Audi Q3Premium 40 TFSI quattro2024 Audi Q3Premium 40 TFSI quattro2023 Audi Q3Premium 40 TFSI quattro2022 Audi Q3Premium 40 TFSI quattro2021 Audi Q3Premium 45 TFSI quattro2020 Audi Q3Premium 45 TFSI quattro2025 Buick EnvisionPreferred2024 Buick EnvisionPreferred2023 Buick EnvisionPreferred2022 Buick EnvisionPreferred2021 Buick EnvisionPreferred2024 Chevrolet EquinoxLT2023 Chevrolet EquinoxLS/LT2022 Chevrolet EquinoxLS/LT2021 Chevrolet EquinoxL/LS/LT2020 Chevrolet EquinoxL/LS/LT2025 Ford MaverickXL/XLT2024 Ford MaverickXL/XLT2023 Ford MaverickXL/XLT2022 Ford MaverickXL/XLT2026 Ford EscapeActive (17")2025 Mazda CX-5S/S Select/S Preferred2024 Mazda CX-5S/S Select/S Preferred2023 Mazda CX-5S/S Select/S Preferred2022 Mazda CX-5S/S Select/S Preferred2021 Mazda CX-5Sport2020 Mazda CX-5Sport2025 Mazda CX-50S/S Select/S Preferred2024 Mazda CX-50S/S Select/S Preferred2023 Mazda CX-50S/S Select/S Preferred2025 Nissan RogueS/SV2024 Nissan RogueS/SV2023 Nissan RogueS/SV2022 Nissan RogueS/SV2021 Nissan RogueS/SV2020 Nissan RogueS/SV2025 Subaru OutbackBase/Premium2025 Subaru OutbackOnyx/Wilderness2024 Subaru OutbackBase/Premium2024 Subaru OutbackOnyx/Wilderness2023 Subaru OutbackBase/Premium2023 Subaru OutbackOnyx/Wilderness2022 Subaru OutbackBase/Premium2022 Subaru OutbackWilderness2021 Subaru OutbackBase/Premium2020 Subaru OutbackBase/Premium2025 Toyota RAV4LE2024 Toyota RAV4LE2023 Toyota RAV4LE2022 Toyota RAV4LE2021 Toyota RAV4LE2020 Toyota RAV4LE

Individual Tire Size Details

235/65R17
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225/65R17
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Practical Guidance

Switching from 235/65R17 to 225/65R17 is within the industry-accepted 3% diameter tolerance. Your speedometer, ABS, and traction control should function normally. Both sizes fit the same 17-inch rim, so no wheel change is needed.

The 3% diameter tolerance is a widely accepted industry guideline referenced by the ETRTO and most vehicle manufacturers. When in doubt, consult your vehicle's owner's manual or a qualified tire professional. For U.S. tire safety standards and recalls, see the NHTSA Tire Safety page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Safe. The overall diameter differs by -1.76%, width changes by -10mm.

Speedometer error will be -1.76%. At an indicated 100 km/h, actual speed is about 98.2 km/h.

Ground clearance changes by -6.5mm per side.