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195/65R15 vs 205/50R17

205/50R17 is 0.4% taller (+0.09 in) and 0.39 in wider than 195/65R15.

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205/50R17 is 0.4% taller than 195/65R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

195/65R15205/50R17Change
Diameter24.98″25.07″+0.09″+0.4%
Width7.68″8.07″+0.39″+5.1%
Sidewall4.99″4.04″−0.95″−19.1%
Circumference78.5″78.8″+0.3″+0.4%
Wheel15″17″+2″
Revs per mile807804−3
SideTread
195/65R15205/50R17
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.2mph

Real speed on 205/50R17.

Ground clearance+0.05in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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195/65R15 or 205/50R17?

Can I use 205/50R17 instead of 195/65R15?

205/50R17 is 0.4% taller than 195/65R15. 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 205/50R17 you are really doing 60.2 mph if the speedometer was set up for 195/65R15. Going the other way, 195/65R15 would make it read 59.8 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.05 in (+1 mm) under the axle.

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