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215/60R16 vs 215/65R16

215/65R16 is 0.8″ taller than 215/60R16 on average, going by the heights their makers list (26.2″ vs 27.0″). On paper the gap is 0.85″.

215/60R16 and 215/65R16 drawn to the same scale: 26.2 and 27.0 inches tall on average as listed215/60R1626.2″215/65R1627.0″+0.8″
Drawn to the same scale, using the average height the makers list for each size.

What changes

Going from 215/60R16 to 215/65R16.

Lift+0.42″
Width+0.00″
Speedometer3.3% slow

Lift is half the height difference, since the axle sits at the middle of the tire. The speedometer figure assumes it was set for 215/60R16 and uses the revolutions per mile the makers publish: at an indicated 60 mph you'd be doing 62.0 mph.

Side by side

215/60R16215/65R16Difference
Listed height ″26.10–26.2027.00–27.01+0.85
Size code height ″26.1627.00+0.85
Height under load ″25.426.2+0.8
Width ″8.468.46+0.00
Listed width ″8.78.7−0.0
Sidewall ″5.085.50+0.42
Wheel ″1616same
Weight lb20.8–25.321.1–38.9+3.5
Tread depth /32″10–1211–15+0.8
Tires listed1517

All 27-inch tire sizes

Tires sold in both sizes

The same model in each size, by the heights the maker lists. Averages where a model comes in several load ranges.

Tire215/60R16 ″215/65R16 ″Taller byHeavier by
BFGoodrich Advantage Control26.1427.01+0.87″+0.7 lb
General AltiMAX Arctic X26.2027.00+0.80″+2.8 lb
General AltiMAX RT4526.2027.00+0.80″+0.3 lb
General AltiMAX365 AW26.2027.00+0.80″+0.6 lb
General ReliaTrek26.2027.00+0.80″+1.0 lb
Michelin Defender226.1027.00+0.90″+0.9 lb
Michelin X-Ice Snow26.1427.01+0.87″+1.2 lb
Toyo Celsius II26.1427.01+0.87″+2.4 lb
Toyo Extensa A/S II26.1427.01+0.87″+2.1 lb
Toyo Observe G3-Ice26.1427.01+0.87″+2.4 lb

Questions about 215/60R16 vs 215/65R16

How much taller is 215/65R16 than 215/60R16?

0.85″ on average, going by the heights tire makers list: 215/60R16 tires are listed at 26.10–26.20″ and 215/65R16 at 27.00–27.01″. The size codes work out to 26.16″ and 27.00″, a 0.85″ difference.

How much lift does 215/65R16 give over 215/60R16?

The tire's radius grows by 0.42″, so the axle sits about 0.42″ higher, and the top of the tread comes 0.42″ closer to the fender. Both are the same width on paper. Whether it fits depends on your vehicle, lift and wheel offset.

Will my speedometer be off with 215/65R16 instead of 215/60R16?

Yes. If it's set for 215/60R16, it will read about 3.3% slow: at an indicated 60 mph you'll be doing 62.0 mph. Worked out from the revolutions per mile the makers publish.

Can 215/65R16 go on the same wheel as 215/60R16?

Both fit a 16-inch wheel. Wheel widths approved for both run from 6.0″ to 7.5″.