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215/75R16 vs 225/75R16

225/75R16 is 2.1% taller (+0.59 in) and 0.39 in wider than 215/75R16.

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225/75R16 is 2.1% taller than 215/75R16. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

215/75R16225/75R16Change
Diameter28.70″29.29″+0.59″+2.1%
Width8.46″8.86″+0.39″+4.7%
Sidewall6.35″6.64″+0.30″+4.7%
Circumference90.2″92.0″+1.9″+2.1%
Wheel16″16″Same
Revs per mile703689−14
SideTread
215/75R16225/75R16
Speedometer shows 60 mph61.2mph

Real speed on 225/75R16.

Ground clearance+0.30in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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215/75R16 or 225/75R16?

Can I use 225/75R16 instead of 215/75R16?

225/75R16 is 2.1% taller than 215/75R16. 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 225/75R16 you are really doing 61.2 mph if the speedometer was set up for 215/75R16. Going the other way, 215/75R16 would make it read 58.8 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.30 in (+8 mm) under the axle.

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