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205/60R15 vs 225/60R15

225/60R15 is 3.8% taller (+0.94 in) and 0.79 in wider than 205/60R15.

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225/60R15 is 3.8% taller than 205/60R15. It often still fits, but expect a noticeable speedometer error and check clearance at full steering lock.

205/60R15225/60R15Change
Diameter24.69″25.63″+0.94″+3.8%
Width8.07″8.86″+0.79″+9.8%
Sidewall4.84″5.31″+0.47″+9.8%
Circumference77.6″80.5″+3.0″+3.8%
Wheel15″15″Same
Revs per mile817787−30
SideTread
205/60R15225/60R15
Speedometer shows 60 mph62.3mph

Real speed on 225/60R15.

Ground clearance+0.47in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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205/60R15 or 225/60R15?

Can I use 225/60R15 instead of 205/60R15?

225/60R15 is 3.8% taller than 205/60R15. It often still fits, but expect a noticeable speedometer error and check clearance at full steering lock. 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 225/60R15 you are really doing 62.3 mph if the speedometer was set up for 205/60R15. Going the other way, 205/60R15 would make it read 57.8 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.47 in (+12 mm) under the axle.

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