Would Ride Quality Change If Switching From Smaller Tire Size to Taller Tire Size

Question:

Can you switch from a 235 55 R17 to a 235 65 R17 and what difference will it make in the ride?

asked by: Terry G

Expert Reply:

Those tire sizes sound like vehicle tire sizes as they aren't standard trailer tire sizes. The difference though would be a slightly taller tire. Assuming you had clearance you might notice a slightly smoother ride quality and bumps wouldn't be quite as intense. But it wouldn't be a night and day difference.

Your speedometer would slightly off too so that would need to be re-calibrated.

expert reply by: Jameson C