235/75R15 vs 235/70R16

235/75R15 vs 235/70R16: Comparision Size Chart


235/75R15 (Tire 1)235/70R16 (Tire 2)Difference
Tire Size In Inches28.9X9.3R1528.9X9.3R16
Diameter28.88"733.5 mm28.95"735.4 mm0.26%
Tread Width9.3235 mm9.3"235 mm0%
Rim Diameter15"381 mm16"406.4 mm6.67%
Sidewall Height6.94"176.25 mm6.48"164.5 mm-6.67%
Circumference90.73"2304.36 mm90.95"2304.36 mm0.26%
Revs/Mile698.34 Revs/Mile696.65 Revs/Mile-1.6900000000001
Revs/Kilometer433.93 Revs/Mile432.88 Revs/Mile-1.05
Tire 1 Front View
9.3"
28.88"
Tire 2 Front View
9.3"
28.95"
Tire 1 Side View
Tire 1 Wheel
Circumference 1
90.73"
15"
6.94"
698.34 Revs/Mile
Tire 2 Side View
Tire 2 Wheel
Circumference 2
90.95"
16"
6.48"
696.65 Revs/Mile

Speedometer Error

235/75R15 (Mph)235/70R16 (Mph)
2020.05
3535.09
5050.13
6565.17
8080.21
9090.23
100100.26

235/70R16 vs 235/75R15: Gas Mileage & Performance Comparison

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

235/75R15235/70R16
Wet/Snowy RoadsReduced TractionBetter Traction
Rough TerrainSmoother RideReduced Stability
Handling/SteeringLess ResponsiveLess Responsive
Gas MileageGoodBetter
Road NoiseQuieterQuieter
CostLess ExpensiveMore Expensive

Can You Replace The 235/75R15 With The 235/70R16?

Definitely no, because these 2 tires are different overall rim sizes.

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 235/75R15 tire will only fit on a 15″ 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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