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245/75R15 vs 235/75R16

235/75R16 is 0.41 in (10.4 mm) taller than 245/75R15, a +1.39% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 245/75R15, an indicated 60 mph is 60.8 mph on 235/75R16.

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Diameter difference +1.39%: within the ±3% guideline

By overall diameter alone, 235/75R16 falls inside the ±3% range commonly used as a guideline when replacing 245/75R15. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

To-scale drawing: 245/75R15 (29.47 in) vs 235/75R16 (29.88 in)245/75R1529.47 in × 9.65 in235/75R1629.88 in × 9.25 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
245/75R15 vs 235/75R16 differences
Measurement245/75R15235/75R16Difference% diff
Overall diameter29.47 in (748.5 mm)29.88 in (758.9 mm)+0.41 in (+10.4 mm)+1.39%
Sidewall height7.23 in (183.8 mm)6.94 in (176.3 mm)−0.30 in (−7.5 mm)−4.08%
Section width9.65 in (245.0 mm)9.25 in (235.0 mm)−0.39 in (−10.0 mm)−4.08%
Circumference92.58 in (2,351.5 mm)93.86 in (2,384.2 mm)+1.29 in (+32.7 mm)+1.39%
Revolutions per mile684675−9−1.37%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 245/75R15
IndicatedActual on 245/75R15Actual on 235/75R16Difference
30 mph30.0 mph30.4 mph+0.4 mph
60 mph60.0 mph60.8 mph+0.8 mph
75 mph75.0 mph76.0 mph+1.0 mph

Ride-height change: 235/75R16 raises the vehicle by 0.20 in (5.2 mm) at the axle (half the +10.4 mm diameter difference).

235/75R16 is 0.41 in taller than 245/75R15 and 10 mm narrower, a 1.39% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 245/75R15, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.8 mph on 235/75R16, and revolutions per mile change from 684 to 675.

235/75R16 mounts on a 16-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 15-inch wheel of 245/75R15.

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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified . How these numbers are calculated.