225/60R16 vs 205/60R16

225/60R16 vs 205/60R16: Comparision Size Chart


225/60R16 (Tire 1)205/60R16 (Tire 2)Difference
Tire Size In Inches26.6X8.9R1625.7X8.1R16
Diameter26.63"676.4 mm25.69"652.4 mm-3.55%
Tread Width8.9225 mm8.1"205 mm-8.89%
Rim Diameter16"406.4 mm16"406.4 mm0%
Sidewall Height5.31"135 mm4.84"123 mm-8.89%
Circumference83.66"2124.97 mm80.71"2124.97 mm-3.55%
Revs/Mile757.35 Revs/Mile785.03 Revs/Mile+27.68
Revs/Kilometer470.6 Revs/Mile487.8 Revs/Mile+17.2
Tire 1 Front View
8.9"
26.63"
Tire 2 Front View
8.9"
25.69"
Tire 1 Side View
Tire 1 Wheel
Circumference 1
83.66"
16"
5.31"
757.35 Revs/Mile
Tire 2 Side View
Tire 2 Wheel
Circumference 2
80.71"
16"
4.84"
785.03 Revs/Mile

Speedometer Error

225/60R16 (Mph)205/60R16 (Mph)
2019.29
3533.76
5048.23
6562.69
8077.16
9086.81
10096.45

205/60R16 vs 225/60R16: Gas Mileage & Performance Comparison

* Below is a comparison table. Assuming 2 tires of the same manufacturer, material and tested on the same road conditions.

225/60R16205/60R16
Wet/Snowy RoadsReduced TractionBetter Traction
Rough TerrainSmoother RideReduced Stability
Handling/SteeringBetterLess Responsive
Gas MileageBetterGood
Road NoiseQuietQuieter
CostMore ExpensiveLess Expensive

Can You Replace The 225/60R16 With The 205/60R16?

No, both tires have the same rim diameter, but the 205/60R16 has a smaller overall diameter than the 225/60R16 which is -3.68% (0.94-inch).

When you want to replace a different tire size, as a rule, for the rim diameter, you will need to be sure that your tires and rims are an exact match, e.g. a 225/60R16 tire will only fit on a 16″ diameter rim.

You Can check our tools and charts below to find your size:

*Disclaimer: The information provided on the tire size is for general informational purposes only. We recommend that you consult a certified tire specialist or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sets specific guidelines for tires used on vehicles.


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