215/75R15 vs 245/70R15 tire size comparison

Change either size and everything below updates.

Start from your car make, model, year
Current tire size
/R
xR
New tire size
/R
xR

Width in mm · aspect = sidewall height as a % of width · rim in inches

Flotation (LT) sizes, all in inches: overall diameter × section width, then rim

Within the usual 3% rule

+2.91% diameter

Most fitment guides accept up to 3%. Check clearance at full lock and full suspension compression before committing.

  • 30 mm wider: check inner clearance and that your rims are wide enough.

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Measurement215/75R15245/70R15Diff%
Overall diameter27.70″704 mm28.50″724 mm+0.81″+2.9%
Section width215.0 mm245.0 mm+30.0 mm+14.0%
Sidewall height161.3 mm171.5 mm+10.3 mm+6.4%
Rim diameter15″15″0″0.0%
Circumference87.01″2210 mm89.55″2275 mm+2.54″+2.9%
Revolutions per mileturns per distance; drives the odometer728452 /km708440 /km−21−2.8%
Ride height change——+0.40″ +10.2 mm

Speedometer reading

Speedo shows
60mph
97 km/h
Actual speed
61.7mph
99 km/h

Overlay

215/75R15245/70R15

How to use the tire size calculator

Put your current tire size — width, aspect ratio and rim diameter — into the first form, then your desired size into the second. You’ll get the difference between the new and the old size, plus the speedometer reading difference and your actual speed on the new set. Both metric and flotation (LT inch) sizes are supported.

The calculator helps you decide whether a set of tires and wheels will fit your car. To compare tires by brand and model instead, use our tire comparison tool; to look up factory sizes, browse by car make.

Reading a tire size

225/45R17
225
Section width in millimetres
45
Aspect ratio — sidewall height as a % of width
R
Radial construction
17
Rim diameter in inches

Full guide to the tire sidewall →

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