Odometer/tire size question

Dec 17, 2009 1 Replies

I have a 2005 Chrysler 300C AWD and used one of those roadside odometer tests the other day and found a discrepancy.



After driving five kilometers, the odometer read that I had gone six. That is a 20% difference. I assume that this means that my current tires are 20% smaller than they should be, or there is a mechanical failure somewhere. Am I correct?



I don't recall what size tires are on the car. The web identifies 225/60R18 as the correct tire size. Using a tire calculator, 20% smaller diameter would end up being a 145/45R18 or a 165/45R17. It's not likely to be THAT different.



So, what should I be looking at here?


is there a tire placard on the door post near the VIN tag?

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