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Compare 225/60 R16 vs 225/60 R17

Tire Size and Comparison Calculator calculate tire diameter from code and compare speedometer differences for tire sizes.

The first number 225 is the tire width in millimeters.

The 2nd number 60 is used to calculate the sidewall height or "aspect ratio", by percentage. So, the sidewall height of a 225/60 R 16 tire is 60% of 225 = 192

The 3rd number 16 (generally preceded by an "R") is Rim Diameter in inches. This is the diameter of the rims bead seat base, not the diameter of the outer rim edge. The rim edge, or lip, extends past the tire bead seat to hold the bead and stop the tire slipping off the rim.

When we say a rim has a 16 inch diameter, we mean that the diameter of the bead seat base measures 16 inches. The outer rim edge diameter will actually measure more, depending on the design.

Tire 1

/ R

225

R16

Tire 2

/ R

225

R17

Inch Mill

KPH MPH

Odometer Reading

If you replace 320/60/18 with 235/60/18 for Odometer reading 1000 the actual distance traveled = 879 ~ (-12.1%)

(If your Odometer is accurate for original tires)

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Speedo Difference between Wheels 12.1%

320/60 R 18 KPH	235/60 R 18 KPH
5	4.4
10	8.8
15	13.2
20	17.6
25	22
30	26.4
35	30.8
40	35.1
45	39.5
50	43.9
55	48.3
60	52.7
65	57.1
70	61.5
75	65.9
80	70.3
85	74.7
90	79.1
95	83.5
100	87.9
105	92.3
110	96.7
115	101.1
120	105.4
125	109.8
130	114.2
135	118.6
140	123
145	127.4
150	131.8

Comparison Table

Section Width

225 mm

Sidewall Height

5.31"

Overal Diameter

26.63mm

27.63mm

Rim Size

16x7.0, 16x7.5, 16x8.0

17x7.0, 17x7.5, 17x8.0

Circumference

83.66 "

86.8 "

Revs per mile

757.35/mi

729.95/mi

Speedometer

Considering this is the manufacturer’s tire size and speedometer readings are correct.

Note: speedometer's 60km/h actually mean 62 km/h

Car height

Basic

+12.7 mm

Typical Weight

24.4 kg

26.5 kg

Ground Clearance

Stock

+12.7 mm

Tire with the same height

265/60 R14 (-0.41%)
245/65 R14 (-0.34%)
215/80 R13 (-0.33%)
235/30 R21 (-0.30%)
275/35 R19 (-0.19%)
335/25 R20 (-0.13%)
285/25 R21 (-0.07%)
295/50 R15 (-0.06%)
175/70 R17 (+0.06%)
185/80 R15 (+0.09%)
190/78 R15 (+0.15%)
165/90 R15 (+0.24%)
215/75 R14 (+0.25%)
175/85 R15 (+0.31%)
205/85 R13 (+0.34%)

235/30 R22 (-0.29%)
245/60 R16 (-0.20%)
275/35 R20 (-0.19%)
230/75 R14 (-0.17%)
305/40 R18 (-0.09%)
285/25 R22 (-0.07%)
295/50 R16 (-0.06%)
215/45 R20 (-0.04%)
245/50 R18 (+0.06%)
185/80 R16 (+0.09%)
195/50 R20 (+0.17%)
245/45 R19 (+0.18%)
165/90 R16 (+0.23%)
215/75 R15 (+0.24%)
175/85 R16 (+0.30%)

Performance

Result

Impact

Design

The same

Road holding ability

The same

Precision of steering response

The same

Grip on dry pavement

The same

Grip on wet pavement

The same

Grip on dirty surfaces

The same

Hydroplaning resistance

The same

Ride comfort and noise

The same

Fuel consumption

The same

Treadwear

The same

Cost

Increase

Larger diameter wheels and low profile tires are more expensive than smaller diameter wheels and taller tires.

Weight

Decrease

As a general rule, wheel weight contributes to the overall car weight. Heavier cars will be more difficult to accelerate and slow down when needed. You'll also consume more fuel as a result.

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