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215/75R16 vs 245/70R16

245/70R16 is 2.8% taller (+0.81 in) and 1.18 in wider than 215/75R16.

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245/70R16 is 2.8% taller than 215/75R16. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

215/75R16245/70R16Change
Diameter28.70″29.50″+0.81″+2.8%
Width8.46″9.65″+1.18″+14.0%
Sidewall6.35″6.75″+0.40″+6.4%
Circumference90.2″92.7″+2.5″+2.8%
Wheel16″16″Same
Revs per mile703684−19
SideTread
215/75R16245/70R16
Speedometer shows 60 mph61.7mph

Real speed on 245/70R16.

Ground clearance+0.40in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.59in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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215/75R16 or 245/70R16?

Can I use 245/70R16 instead of 215/75R16?

245/70R16 is 2.8% 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 245/70R16 you are really doing 61.7 mph if the speedometer was set up for 215/75R16. Going the other way, 215/75R16 would make it read 58.4 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.40 in (+10 mm) under the axle.

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