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275/40R19 vs 215/75R15

215/75R15 is 0.1% taller (+0.04 in) and 2.36 in narrower than 275/40R19.

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215/75R15 is 0.1% taller than 275/40R19. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

275/40R19215/75R15Change
Diameter27.66″27.70″+0.04″+0.1%
Width10.83″8.46″−2.36″−21.8%
Sidewall4.33″6.35″+2.02″+46.6%
Circumference86.9″87.0″+0.1″+0.1%
Wheel19″15″−4″
Revs per mile729728−1
SideTread
275/40R19215/75R15
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.1mph

Real speed on 215/75R15.

Ground clearance+0.02in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−1.18in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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275/40R19 or 215/75R15?

Can I use 215/75R15 instead of 275/40R19?

215/75R15 is 0.1% taller than 275/40R19. 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 215/75R15 you are really doing 60.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 275/40R19. Going the other way, 275/40R19 would make it read 59.9 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.02 in (+0 mm) under the axle.

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