Comparison of tire sizes 215/60 R16 and 225/60 R16
215/60R16
215
Tire width 
60
Profile height 
R16
Tire diameter 
479
RPM per km 215mm129mm664mm2087mm
215
60
16
225
60
16
| Parameters Sizes | Old | New | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter, mm | 664 | 676 | +12 (+1.8%) | ||
| Width, mm | 215 | 225 | +10 (+4.7%) | ||
| Circumference, mm | 2087 | 2125 | +38 (+1.8%) | ||
| Profile height, mm | 129 | 135 | +6 (+4.7%) | ||
| RPM per km | 479 | 471 | -8 (-1.7%) | ||
| Clearance change, mm | +6 | ||||
| Result: | The diameter differs by 1.8%. | ||||
| Speedometer reading (km/h) | |
|---|---|
| Real speed (km/h) | 101.8 |
| Difference (km/h) | 1.8 |
Sizes for comparison of tires 215/60 R16
R16
R15 -1
R17 +1
R14 -2
R18 +2
Sizes for comparison of tires 225/60 R16
R16
R15 -1
R17 +1
R14 -2
R18 +2
