265/75R15 vs 245/70R16
New overall diameter
29.50″
was 30.65″
True speed at an indicated 60
57.8 mph
your speedo reads high
Revolutions per mile
684
was 658, +26
| Measurement | 265/75R15 | 245/70R16 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 30.65″ | 29.50″ | −1.15″ (−3.7%) |
| Sidewall height | 7.82″ (198.8 mm) | 6.75″ (171.5 mm) | −27.3 mm |
| Tread width | 265 mm | 245 mm | −20 mm |
| Circumference | 96.29″ | 92.69″ | −3.60″ |
| Revs per mile | 658 | 684 | +26 |
| Speedometer error | baseline | −3.7% | reads high |
Diameter overlay
265/75R15 245/70R16
Speedometer check
With 245/70R16 fitted, when the speedometer shows the indicated speed, your actual speed is:
25 mph shown
24.1 mph actual
35 mph shown
33.7 mph actual
45 mph shown
43.3 mph actual
55 mph shown
52.9 mph actual
65 mph shown
62.6 mph actual
75 mph shown
72.2 mph actual
Common questions
- Will 245/70R16 fit instead of 265/75R15?
- Overall diameter changes 3.7%; section width changes -20 mm. Diameter comparison alone cannot confirm fitment. Verify the vehicle maker's approved rim width, tire load and speed ratings, and clearance at full steering lock and suspension compression. Confirm any possible ABS, traction-control, speedometer, and drivetrain effects with the vehicle maker or a qualified tire professional. Overall diameter goes from 30.65″ to 29.50″, a change of −3.7%. The rule of thumb most shops use: under 3% is fine, 3 to 5% needs a clearance check, over 5% needs recalibration.
- How far off will my speedometer read on 245/70R16?
- At an indicated 60 mph you are really doing about 57.8 mph, a −3.7% error. The speedometer reads high, so you are going slower than it shows.
- What is the difference in revolutions per mile between 265/75R15 and 245/70R16?
- 265/75R15 turns about 658 times per mile and 245/70R16 turns about 684, a difference of +26. Your speedometer and odometer both count rotations, so this number is what throws them off.