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225/60R16 vs 215/65R16

215/65R16 is 1.4% taller (+0.37 in) and 0.39 in narrower than 225/60R16.

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215/65R16 is 1.4% taller than 225/60R16. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

225/60R16215/65R16Change
Diameter26.63″27.00″+0.37″+1.4%
Width8.86″8.46″−0.39″−4.4%
Sidewall5.31″5.50″+0.19″+3.5%
Circumference83.7″84.8″+1.2″+1.4%
Wheel16″16″Same
Revs per mile757747−10
SideTread
225/60R16215/65R16
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.8mph

Real speed on 215/65R16.

Ground clearance+0.19in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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225/60R16 or 215/65R16?

Can I use 215/65R16 instead of 225/60R16?

215/65R16 is 1.4% taller than 225/60R16. 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 215/65R16 you are really doing 60.8 mph if the speedometer was set up for 225/60R16. Going the other way, 225/60R16 would make it read 59.2 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.19 in (+5 mm) under the axle.

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