195/50R15 vs 205/55R15
205/55R15 is 5.3% taller (+1.20 in) and 0.39 in wider than 195/50R15.
205/55R15 is 5.3% taller than 195/50R15. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.
Real speed on 205/55R15.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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195/50R15 or 205/55R15?
Can I use 205/55R15 instead of 195/50R15?
205/55R15 is 5.3% taller than 195/50R15. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears. 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 205/55R15 you are really doing 63.2 mph if the speedometer was set up for 195/50R15. Going the other way, 195/50R15 would make it read 57.0 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.60 in (+15 mm) under the axle.