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What is the difference between 215/45R17 and 225/40R18 tires?

Answer
+11.9
mm overall diameter
637.2 mm − 625.3 mm = 11.9 mm (1.90%)
How we got there
  1. 01215/45R17: sidewall 96.8 mm, total diameter 625.3 mm
  2. 02225/40R18: sidewall 90.0 mm, total diameter 637.2 mm
  3. 03Difference: 11.9 mm (1.90% — speedometer error in same direction)
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