205/70R15 vs 215/70R15
215/70R15 is 2.1% taller (+0.55 in) and 0.39 in wider than 205/70R15.
215/70R15 is 2.1% taller than 205/70R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.
Real speed on 215/70R15.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
Shop 215/70R15 tires
Opens the store’s own searchPrices and stock change often, so check a few stores. We don’t earn anything from these links.
205/70R15 or 215/70R15?
Can I use 215/70R15 instead of 205/70R15?
215/70R15 is 2.1% taller than 205/70R15. 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 215/70R15 you are really doing 61.3 mph if the speedometer was set up for 205/70R15. Going the other way, 205/70R15 would make it read 58.8 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.28 in (+7 mm) under the axle.