SidewallerTire & wheel calculators

185/65R15 vs 205/60R15

205/60R15 is 0.9% taller (+0.22 in) and 0.79 in wider than 185/65R15.

OK
Close match

205/60R15 is 0.9% taller than 185/65R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

185/65R15205/60R15Change
Diameter24.47″24.69″+0.22″+0.9%
Width7.28″8.07″+0.79″+10.8%
Sidewall4.73″4.84″+0.11″+2.3%
Circumference76.9″77.6″+0.7″+0.9%
Wheel15″15″Same
Revs per mile824817−7
SideTread
185/65R15205/60R15
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.5mph

Real speed on 205/60R15.

Ground clearance+0.11in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

Shop 205/60R15 tires

Opens the store’s own search

Prices and stock change often, so check a few stores. We don’t earn anything from these links.

185/65R15 or 205/60R15?

Can I use 205/60R15 instead of 185/65R15?

205/60R15 is 0.9% taller than 185/65R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap. Also match or beat the original load index and speed rating, and check that the wheel width suits the new tire.

Will my speedometer be off?

At an indicated 60 mph on 205/60R15 you are really doing 60.5 mph if the speedometer was set up for 185/65R15. Going the other way, 185/65R15 would make it read 59.5 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.11 in (+3 mm) under the axle.

Other comparisons