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255/65R16 vs 225/75R16

225/75R16 is 0.8% taller (+0.24 in) and 1.18 in narrower than 255/65R16.

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225/75R16 is 0.8% taller than 255/65R16. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

255/65R16225/75R16Change
Diameter29.05″29.29″+0.24″+0.8%
Width10.04″8.86″−1.18″−11.8%
Sidewall6.53″6.64″+0.12″+1.8%
Circumference91.3″92.0″+0.7″+0.8%
Wheel16″16″Same
Revs per mile694689−6
SideTread
255/65R16225/75R16
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.5mph

Real speed on 225/75R16.

Ground clearance+0.12in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.59in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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255/65R16 or 225/75R16?

Can I use 225/75R16 instead of 255/65R16?

225/75R16 is 0.8% taller than 255/65R16. 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 60.5 mph if the speedometer was set up for 255/65R16. Going the other way, 255/65R16 would make it read 59.5 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.12 in (+3 mm) under the axle.

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