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225/60R15 vs 215/75R15

215/75R15 is 8.1% taller (+2.07 in) and 0.39 in narrower than 225/60R15.

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215/75R15 is 8.1% taller than 225/60R15. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

225/60R15215/75R15Change
Diameter25.63″27.70″+2.07″+8.1%
Width8.86″8.46″−0.39″−4.4%
Sidewall5.31″6.35″+1.03″+19.4%
Circumference80.5″87.0″+6.5″+8.1%
Wheel15″15″Same
Revs per mile787728−59
SideTread
225/60R15215/75R15
Speedometer shows 60 mph64.8mph

Real speed on 215/75R15.

Ground clearance+1.03in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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225/60R15 or 215/75R15?

Can I use 215/75R15 instead of 225/60R15?

215/75R15 is 8.1% taller than 225/60R15. 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 215/75R15 you are really doing 64.8 mph if the speedometer was set up for 225/60R15. Going the other way, 225/60R15 would make it read 55.5 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +1.03 in (+26 mm) under the axle.

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