235/70R19 vs 225/70R19
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -1.7 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 235/70R19 | 225/70R19 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 32.0" | 31.4" | -1.7 % |
| Sidewall | 6.48" | 6.20" | -4.3 % |
| Section width | 235 mm | 225 mm | -4.3 % |
| Circumference | 100.4" | 98.7" | -1.7 % |
| Revs per mile | 631 | 642 | +1.7 % |
| Axle height | 15.98" | 15.70" | -7.0 mm |
| Approved rim width | 6.5–8.5" | 6–8.5" | overlap 6.5–8.5" |
Both are approved on a rim 6.5" to 8.5" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 235/70R19. Fit 225/70R19 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.5 mph | -0.5 |
| 50 mph | 49.1 mph | -0.9 |
| 70 mph | 68.8 mph | -1.2 |
| 90 mph | 88.4 mph | -1.6 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,828 on the road, so it over-counts by 172. At a true 70 mph the first turns 736 times a minute, the second 749.
What drivers reported
Nobody has filed a complaint naming 235/70R19. 225/70R19 carries 7.