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Tire size conversion chart

Convert any pair, or read the common ones off the chart below.

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Not recommended: 7.3% largerDiameter differs enough to affect braking, gearing, speedometer accuracy and clearance.
235/75R15Current · 28.88 in tall · 9.25 in wide28.9 in31x10.5R15New · 31.00 in tall · 10.50 in wide31.0 in1 inchdrawn to scale · bar under each tire is its section width
New size (31x10.5R15) versus current (235/75R15)
MeasurementNewDifference
Overall diameter31.00 in+2.12 in (+7.3%)
Section width10.50 in+1.25 in
Sidewall height8.00 in+1.06 in
Circumference97.39 in+6.67 in
Revolutions per mile651−48
Ride height change+1.06 inhalf the diameter change
Speedometer error with the new size fitted
Speedo showsYou are actually doingDifference
2021.5+1.5
3032.2+2.2
4042.9+2.9
5053.7+3.7
6064.4+4.4
7075.1+5.1
8085.9+5.9

Popular conversions

Every row is computed from published dimensions with the same formulas the converter above uses, not copied from another chart.

Diameter change for common stock-to-upgrade pairs (measured at 65 mph)
Stock sizeNew sizeNew diameterDifferenceSpeedo readsFitment
225/45R17245/40R1825.72 in+0.74 in (+3.0%)66.9 mphDiameter: 3.0% larger
205/55R16225/45R1724.97 in+0.09 in (+0.4%)65.2 mphDiameter: 0.4% larger
235/40R18245/35R1925.75 in+0.35 in (+1.4%)65.9 mphDiameter: 1.4% larger
265/70R17285/70R1732.71 in+1.10 in (+3.5%)67.3 mphAggressive: 3.5% larger
245/65R17265/65R1730.56 in+1.02 in (+3.5%)67.3 mphAggressive: 3.5% larger
225/65R17235/65R1729.03 in+0.51 in (+1.8%)66.2 mphDiameter: 1.8% larger
275/60R20285/55R2032.34 in−0.65 in (−2.0%)63.7 mphDiameter: 2.0% smaller
215/60R16225/55R1726.74 in+0.59 in (+2.2%)66.5 mphDiameter: 2.2% larger
245/45R18255/40R1927.03 in+0.35 in (+1.3%)65.9 mphDiameter: 1.3% larger
265/75R16285/75R1632.83 in+1.18 in (+3.7%)67.4 mphAggressive: 3.7% larger
195/65R15205/55R1624.88 in−0.10 in (−0.4%)64.7 mphDiameter: 0.4% smaller
235/75R1531x10.5R1531.00 in+2.12 in (+7.3%)69.8 mphNot recommended: 7.3% larger
285/45R22305/40R2231.61 in−0.49 in (−1.5%)64.0 mphDiameter: 1.5% smaller
165/70R14185/60R1523.74 in+0.65 in (+2.8%)66.8 mphDiameter: 2.8% larger
255/35R20265/30R2127.26 in+0.23 in (+0.9%)65.6 mphDiameter: 0.9% larger
225/40R18235/35R1925.48 in+0.39 in (+1.6%)66.0 mphDiameter: 1.6% larger

Speedometer figures assume the speedometer reads 65 mph with the stock size fitted. Difference values are the true speed minus the indicated speed.

Reading the chart

A positive difference means the new tire is larger, so your speedometer under-reads: you are going faster than it says. A negative difference means the tire is smaller and the speedometer over-reads, which is the safer direction for a mistake but still affects the odometer.

Why a table cannot cover every case

Published tire dimensions are nominal. Two tires marked 285/70R17 from different manufacturers can differ by a few tenths of an inch in actual mounted diameter, and tread wear changes it further over the tire's life. Use the chart to narrow the choice, then confirm clearance on the vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What is the equivalent of 33 inch tires in metric?
A 285/75R17 (33.8 in) or 285/70R18 (33.7 in) is the usual metric stand-in for a 33, depending on wheel size. On 16 and 17 in wheels the 285/75R16 and 285/70R17 are closer to 32.8 in. Use the comparison to check the exact candidate against your stock size.
Is a 245/40R18 the same as a 225/45R17?
No. The 245/40R18 is 3.0% larger in overall diameter and 20 mm wider, so at an indicated 65 mph you would be doing about 66.9. It is a common plus-one swap, but it sits at the edge of the usual 3% guideline rather than comfortably inside it.

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