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195/65R15 vs 225/60R15

225/60R15 is 2.6% taller (+0.65 in) and 1.18 in wider than 195/65R15.

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225/60R15 is 2.6% taller than 195/65R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

195/65R15225/60R15Change
Diameter24.98″25.63″+0.65″+2.6%
Width7.68″8.86″+1.18″+15.4%
Sidewall4.99″5.31″+0.32″+6.5%
Circumference78.5″80.5″+2.0″+2.6%
Wheel15″15″Same
Revs per mile807787−20
SideTread
195/65R15225/60R15
Speedometer shows 60 mph61.6mph

Real speed on 225/60R15.

Ground clearance+0.32in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.59in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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195/65R15 or 225/60R15?

Can I use 225/60R15 instead of 195/65R15?

225/60R15 is 2.6% 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 225/60R15 you are really doing 61.6 mph if the speedometer was set up for 195/65R15. Going the other way, 195/65R15 would make it read 58.5 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.32 in (+8 mm) under the axle.

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