Free vehicle fitment calculator

Free Tire Size Calculator

A tire size calculator compares original and replacement tire dimensions so drivers can estimate diameter, circumference, revolutions per mile, and speedometer difference before changing sizes.

Reads sizes like
225 / 65 R17

Compare the current tire with a replacement size before buying, listing, or planning a vehicle swap.

Compare two tire sizes

Enter width, aspect ratio, and rim size for the current and replacement tire.

Current tire
Replacement tire
245/60R18 is 3.71% larger than 225/65R17. At 60 mph indicated, actual speed is 62.23 mph.
Diameter change
1.06 in
Percent change
3.71%
Actual speed
62.23 mph
Speed change
2.23 mph

Current: 225/65R17

Sidewall
5.76 in
Diameter
28.52 in
Circumference
89.6 in
Revs/mile
707

Replacement: 245/60R18

Sidewall
5.79 in
Diameter
29.57 in
Circumference
92.9 in
Revs/mile
682

When to use it

Use it when comparing replacement tires, checking a wheel upgrade, or estimating how a tire change affects vehicle speed readings.

What it includes

The calculator includes tire diameter, sidewall height, circumference, revolutions per mile, diameter percent change, and actual speed estimate.

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Tire Size Calculator FAQ

What is a tire size calculator?

A tire size calculator compares two tire sizes and shows how the change affects diameter, circumference, revolutions per mile, and speedometer readings.

How do you read 225/65R17 tire size?

225 is the tire width in millimeters, 65 is the sidewall aspect ratio, and 17 is the wheel rim diameter in inches.

How much tire size difference is acceptable?

Many drivers try to stay within about 3% of the original tire diameter, but clearance, load rating, and manufacturer guidance matter too.

Why does tire size affect speedometer accuracy?

A larger tire travels farther per rotation, so the vehicle moves faster than the speedometer shows. A smaller tire does the opposite.

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