215/60-R16 tires are 2.09 inches (53 mm) larger in diameter than 205/50-R16 tires and the speedometer difference is 8.0%.
Apr 26, 2022 · Up-sizing your tyres from 205/60 R16 to 205/65 R16 exceeds the recommended difference margin of 3% as this change has a difference of 3.14%. Besides, assuming that this type of up-size was thought of to increase the ground clearance since the only increase will be in the height of the side wall.
215/70-R15 tires are 0.15 inches (3.9 mm) smaller in diameter than 215/65-R16 tires and the speedometer difference is 0.5%.
In the tire comparison table above, you can see a detailed calculation of the size difference between 205/55 R16 and 225/60 R16 tire. The calculation results are presented in the form of visual infographics, on which tire with size 205/55 R16 is on top, and tire with size 225/60 R16 below. Both in the table and in the graph, the tires are
215/70-R16 tires are 2.17 inches (55 mm) larger in diameter than 205/60-R16 tires and the speedometer difference is 7.8%.
Feb 7, 2009 · 1083 posts · Joined 2005. #10 · Feb 8, 2009. 205/55/16 means the width is 205mm and the side wall is 55% of the width. If you want to go wider but keep the same ratio then you'd go with 225/50/16 this way it wont screw with your speedo as much. B.
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215 60 r16 vs 205 65 r16
