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225/50R16 vs 195/65R15

195/65R15 is 0.5% taller (+0.12 in) and 1.18 in narrower than 225/50R16.

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195/65R15 is 0.5% taller than 225/50R16. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

225/50R16195/65R15Change
Diameter24.86″24.98″+0.12″+0.5%
Width8.86″7.68″−1.18″−13.3%
Sidewall4.43″4.99″+0.56″+12.7%
Circumference78.1″78.5″+0.4″+0.5%
Wheel16″15″−1″
Revs per mile811807−4
SideTread
225/50R16195/65R15
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.3mph

Real speed on 195/65R15.

Ground clearance+0.06in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.59in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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225/50R16 or 195/65R15?

Can I use 195/65R15 instead of 225/50R16?

195/65R15 is 0.5% taller than 225/50R16. 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 195/65R15 you are really doing 60.3 mph if the speedometer was set up for 225/50R16. Going the other way, 225/50R16 would make it read 59.7 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.06 in (+2 mm) under the axle.

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