Comparison of tire sizes 225/70 R16 and 225/65 R16
225/70R16
225
Tire width 
70
Profile height 
R16
Tire diameter 
441
RPM per km 225mm158mm721mm2266mm
225
70
16
225
65
16
| Parameters Sizes | Old | New | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter, mm | 721 | 699 | -22 (-3.1%) | ||
| Width, mm | 225 | 225 | 0 (0%) | ||
| Circumference, mm | 2266 | 2196 | -70 (-3.1%) | ||
| Profile height, mm | 158 | 146 | -12 (-7.6%) | ||
| RPM per km | 441 | 455 | +14 (+3.2%) | ||
| Clearance change, mm | -11 | ||||
| Result: | The diameter differs by -3.1%. | ||||
| Speedometer reading (km/h) | |
|---|---|
| Real speed (km/h) | 96.9 |
| Difference (km/h) | -3.1 |
Sizes for comparison of tires 225/70 R16
R16
R15 -1
R17 +1
R18 +2
Sizes for comparison of tires 225/65 R16
R16
R15 -1
R17 +1
R14 -2
R18 +2