215/70R15 vs 215/65R16 tire size
215/65R16 vs 215/70R15, diameter
+0.6% taller
- Speedometer
- 59.7 mph
- At a true 60 mph
- Diameter
- 27.00 in
- Was 26.85 in
- Revs per mile
- 747
- Was 751
- 3% guideline
- Within
Car built for 215/70R15, now on 215/65R16.
215/70R15 and 215/65R16
| Measure | 215/70R15 | 215/65R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width, mm | 215 | 215 | 0 |
| Sidewall, % of width | 70 | 65 | -5 |
| Rim, in | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Section height, in | 5.93 | 5.50 | -0.42 |
| Diameter, in | 26.85 | 27.00 | +0.15 (+0.6%) |
| Circumference, in | 84.4 | 84.8 | +0.5 |
| Revs per mile | 751 | 747 | -4 (-0.6%) |
Fitting 215/65R16 instead of 215/70R15
Within the usual 3% diameter guideline.
- Needs 16 in wheels.
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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- Model-level or estimate
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