195/65R15 vs 215/55R16 tire size
215/55R16 vs 195/65R15, diameter
+1.3% taller
- Speedometer
- 59.2 mph
- At a true 60 mph
- Diameter
- 25.31 in
- Was 24.98 in
- Revs per mile
- 797
- Was 807
- 3% guideline
- Within
Car built for 195/65R15, now on 215/55R16.
195/65R15 and 215/55R16
| Measure | 195/65R15 | 215/55R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width, mm | 195 | 215 | +20 |
| Sidewall, % of width | 65 | 55 | -10 |
| Rim, in | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Section height, in | 4.99 | 4.66 | -0.33 |
| Diameter, in | 24.98 | 25.31 | +0.33 (+1.3%) |
| Circumference, in | 78.5 | 79.5 | +1.0 |
| Revs per mile | 807 | 797 | -11 (-1.3%) |
Fitting 215/55R16 instead of 195/65R15
Within the usual 3% diameter guideline.
- Needs 16 in wheels.
- 20 mm wider. Check rubbing at full lock.
Cars with 195/65R15
Cars with 215/55R16
What this cannot tell you
Diameter within 3% is a common shop guideline, not a maker spec.
Load index, offset and clearance are not in this data.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ