205/55r16 vs 205/70r15 Tire Size Comparison


Tire Size Comparison Visualizer
Tire 1 Side View
Tire 1 Wheel
1984
16"
113
504 Revs/km
Tire 2 Side View
Tire 2 Wheel
2098
15"
144
477 Revs/km
Tire 1 Front View
205
632
Tire 2 Front View
205
668
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Speedometer Error
(Set Size1 to OEM Size)

Speed 10 km/h30 km/h50 km/h70 km/h90 km/h110 km/h130 km/h150 km/h
Actual 10.631.853.074.295.4116.6137.8159.0
Speed Diff0.61.83.04.25.46.67.89.0

Ground Clearance Increased by 18

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See how the 205/55r16 tire size compares to the 205/70r15

Making a decision before buying the right tire size? Or maybe you want new aftermarket tires?

The comparison charts above represent detailed calculations of the difference in size between 205/55r16 and 205/70r15 tires.

The resulting calculations of tire diameter and width, sidewall height, circumference and rim diameter are provided in the form of comparison table and visual graphics to better convey the difference between 205/55r16 and 205/70r15 tire sizes.

On top of that, given the fact that 205/55r16 is the original equipment tire size, you may also emulate the difference between your actual speed and speedometer readings after installing the 205/70r15 tires. Chances are high that you will want to calibrate your speedometer!

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