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195/55R16 vs 225/55R16

225/55R16 is 5.3% taller (+1.30 in) and 1.18 in wider than 195/55R16.

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225/55R16 is 5.3% taller than 195/55R16. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

195/55R16225/55R16Change
Diameter24.44″25.74″+1.30″+5.3%
Width7.68″8.86″+1.18″+15.4%
Sidewall4.22″4.87″+0.65″+15.4%
Circumference76.8″80.9″+4.1″+5.3%
Wheel16″16″Same
Revs per mile825783−42
SideTread
195/55R16225/55R16
Speedometer shows 60 mph63.2mph

Real speed on 225/55R16.

Ground clearance+0.65in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.59in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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195/55R16 or 225/55R16?

Can I use 225/55R16 instead of 195/55R16?

225/55R16 is 5.3% taller than 195/55R16. 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 225/55R16 you are really doing 63.2 mph if the speedometer was set up for 195/55R16. Going the other way, 195/55R16 would make it read 57.0 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.65 in (+17 mm) under the axle.

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