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Old Nov 16, 2020 | 06:43 PM
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Wheel size What’s the difference

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wgats the difference between 225/70r19.5 and 225/74r19.5


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Old Nov 17, 2020 | 12:02 PM
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ok I think you mean TIRE size and not wheel size
the 70 and 74 are aspect ratio which is the height of the sidewall divided by the tire's width
I think this may translate to a 74 being taller than a 70 but I am not sure
 
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The 225/70= Sidewall is 70% of the width; so 225 X .70= 157.5 MM sidewall height
the 225/74 would be the sidewall is 74% of the width, so sidewall height woulld be 166.5t MM

So the 225/74 *Should* be 9 mm greater radius, or 18 mm total height difference.
 
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That would be .35” and .7”

The taller sidewall can give a smoother ride, but comparing tires with a greater difference than the 2 sizes you list.
 
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