Comparison of tire sizes 235/75 R15 and 215/75 R16
235/75R15
235
Tire width 
75
Profile height 
R15
Tire diameter 
434
RPM per km 235mm176mm734mm2304mm
235
75
15
215
75
16
| Parameters Sizes | Old | New | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter, mm | 734 | 729 | -5 (-0.7%) | ||
| Width, mm | 235 | 215 | -20 (-8.5%) | ||
| Circumference, mm | 2304 | 2290 | -14 (-0.6%) | ||
| Profile height, mm | 176 | 161 | -15 (-8.5%) | ||
| RPM per km | 434 | 437 | +3 (+0.7%) | ||
| Clearance change, mm | -3 | ||||
| Result: | The diameter differs by -0.7%. | ||||
| Speedometer reading (km/h) | |
|---|---|
| Real speed (km/h) | 99.4 |
| Difference (km/h) | -0.6 |
Sizes for comparison of tires 235/75 R15
R15
R16 +1
R17 +2
Sizes for comparison of tires 215/75 R16
R16
R15 -1
R17 +1
R18 +2