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215/70R15 vs 225/70R15

225/70R15 is 2.1% taller (+0.55 in) and 0.39 in wider than 215/70R15.

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225/70R15 is 2.1% taller than 215/70R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

215/70R15225/70R15Change
Diameter26.85″27.40″+0.55″+2.1%
Width8.46″8.86″+0.39″+4.7%
Sidewall5.93″6.20″+0.28″+4.7%
Circumference84.4″86.1″+1.7″+2.1%
Wheel15″15″Same
Revs per mile751736−15
SideTread
215/70R15225/70R15
Speedometer shows 60 mph61.2mph

Real speed on 225/70R15.

Ground clearance+0.28in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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215/70R15 or 225/70R15?

Can I use 225/70R15 instead of 215/70R15?

225/70R15 is 2.1% taller than 215/70R15. 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 225/70R15 you are really doing 61.2 mph if the speedometer was set up for 215/70R15. Going the other way, 215/70R15 would make it read 58.8 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.28 in (+7 mm) under the axle.

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