225 vs. 235 Tires: Key Differences in Performance, Fit & Fuel Economy
225 and 235 tires are both metric radial sizes, but the numbers indicate tread width in millimetres—225 mm versus 235 mm. That 10 mm (0.4 in) difference may seem small, yet it alters contact patch, steering feel, and clearances. Drivers swap them because both fit many 17- to 19-inch wheels and the sidewall height often…