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235/75R15 vs 31x10.50R15

31x10.50R15 is 7.3% taller (+2.12 in) and 1.25 in wider than 235/75R15.

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31x10.50R15 is 7.3% taller than 235/75R15. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

235/75R1531x10.50R15Change
Diameter28.88″31.00″+2.12″+7.3%
Width9.25″10.50″+1.25″+13.5%
Sidewall6.94″8.00″+1.06″+15.3%
Circumference90.7″97.4″+6.7″+7.3%
Wheel15″15″Same
Revs per mile698651−48
SideTread
235/75R1531x10.50R15
Speedometer shows 60 mph64.4mph

Real speed on 31x10.50R15.

Ground clearance+1.06in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.62in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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235/75R15 or 31x10.50R15?

Can I use 31x10.50R15 instead of 235/75R15?

31x10.50R15 is 7.3% taller than 235/75R15. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears. 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 31x10.50R15 you are really doing 64.4 mph if the speedometer was set up for 235/75R15. Going the other way, 235/75R15 would make it read 55.9 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +1.06 in (+27 mm) under the axle.

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