205/70R16 vs 215/65R16 tire size
215/65R16 vs 205/70R16, diameter
-1.1% shorter
- Speedometer
- 60.7 mph
- At a true 60 mph
- Diameter
- 27.00 in
- Was 27.30 in
- Revs per mile
- 747
- Was 739
- 3% guideline
- Within
Car built for 205/70R16, now on 215/65R16.
205/70R16 and 215/65R16
| Measure | 205/70R16 | 215/65R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width, mm | 205 | 215 | +10 |
| Sidewall, % of width | 70 | 65 | -5 |
| Rim, in | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Section height, in | 5.65 | 5.50 | -0.15 |
| Diameter, in | 27.30 | 27.00 | -0.30 (-1.1%) |
| Circumference, in | 85.8 | 84.8 | -0.9 |
| Revs per mile | 739 | 747 | +8 (+1.1%) |
Fitting 215/65R16 instead of 205/70R16
Within the usual 3% diameter guideline.
Cars with 205/70R16
Cars with 215/65R16
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
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