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32x11.50R15 vs 33x12.50R15

33x12.50R15 is 3.1% taller (+1.00 in) and 1.00 in wider than 32x11.50R15.

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33x12.50R15 is 3.1% taller than 32x11.50R15. It often still fits, but expect a noticeable speedometer error and check clearance at full steering lock.

32x11.50R1533x12.50R15Change
Diameter32.00″33.00″+1.00″+3.1%
Width11.50″12.50″+1.00″+8.7%
Sidewall8.50″9.00″+0.50″+5.9%
Circumference100.5″103.7″+3.1″+3.1%
Wheel15″15″Same
Revs per mile630611−19
SideTread
32x11.50R1533x12.50R15
Speedometer shows 60 mph61.9mph

Real speed on 33x12.50R15.

Ground clearance+0.50in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.50in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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32x11.50R15 or 33x12.50R15?

Can I use 33x12.50R15 instead of 32x11.50R15?

33x12.50R15 is 3.1% taller than 32x11.50R15. 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 33x12.50R15 you are really doing 61.9 mph if the speedometer was set up for 32x11.50R15. Going the other way, 32x11.50R15 would make it read 58.2 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.50 in (+13 mm) under the axle.

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