Question 1

Which tire is taller, 165/70 R13 or 225/45 R17?

Accepted Answer

225/45 R17 is taller by 73.1 mm (13.03%) compared with 165/70 R13.

Question 2

What is the diameter difference between 165/70 R13 and 225/45 R17?

Accepted Answer

165/70 R13 measures 561 mm overall diameter, 225/45 R17 measures 634 mm — a difference of 73.1 mm (13.03%).

Question 3

How much speedometer error does this change create?

Accepted Answer

Switching from 165/70 R13 to 225/45 R17 changes the speedometer reading by +13.03%. At an indicated 100 km/h, your true speed becomes about 113.0 km/h.

Question 4

Is 225/45 R17 a safe replacement for 165/70 R13?

Accepted Answer

Over 5% diameter difference. This is outside the common safe range and can affect speedometer accuracy, ABS calibration and gearing. Not recommended without professional review.

Question 5

What else should I check before changing tire size?

Accepted Answer

Beyond diameter and speedometer error, verify wheel offset (ET), rim width, hub bore, load index, brake and suspension clearance, and your vehicle's manufacturer specification. Local regulations may also limit how far you can deviate from OEM.

Metric	165/70 R13	225/45 R17	Difference
Overall diameter	561.2 mm	634.3 mm	+73.1 mm (+13.03%)
Sidewall height	115.5 mm	101.3 mm	-14.3 mm
Circumference	1.763 m	1.993 m	+229.7 mm
Revs / km	567.2	501.8	-65.4
Ground clearance	reference	+36.5 mm	+36.5 mm
Speedometer @ 100 km/h	100.0 km/h	113.0 km/h	+13.03 km/h

165/70 R13 vs 225/45 R17

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Verdict: danger

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