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31x10.50R15 vs 33x12.50R15

33x12.50R15 is 6.5% taller (+2.00 in) and 2.00 in wider than 31x10.50R15.

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33x12.50R15 is 6.5% taller than 31x10.50R15. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

31x10.50R1533x12.50R15Change
Diameter31.00″33.00″+2.00″+6.5%
Width10.50″12.50″+2.00″+19.0%
Sidewall8.00″9.00″+1.00″+12.5%
Circumference97.4″103.7″+6.3″+6.5%
Wheel15″15″Same
Revs per mile651611−39
SideTread
31x10.50R1533x12.50R15
Speedometer shows 60 mph63.9mph

Real speed on 33x12.50R15.

Ground clearance+1.00in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+1.00in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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31x10.50R15 or 33x12.50R15?

Can I use 33x12.50R15 instead of 31x10.50R15?

33x12.50R15 is 6.5% taller than 31x10.50R15. 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 33x12.50R15 you are really doing 63.9 mph if the speedometer was set up for 31x10.50R15. Going the other way, 31x10.50R15 would make it read 56.4 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +1.00 in (+25 mm) under the axle.

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