Top 3 Michelin Primacy 3 Reviews. Given 99% while driving a Vauxhall (215/50 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 17,000 spirited miles. Fitted to the front at 81385 miles, laser alignment completed at the same time + new front shocks, springs, top mounts & bearings fitted. They have lasted to 98885 miles and still are just over the treadwear indicator. Speedometer Difference. At an actual vehicle speed of 20 mph, the speedometer reading is slightly higher with 215/60r16 tires compared to 215/55r16 tires. Specifically, the speedometer indicates 20.67 mph with the 215/60 tires and 20.00 mph with the 215/55s. This 0.67 mph difference is due to the larger diameter of the 215/60 tires. In the tire comparison table above, you can see a detailed calculation of the size difference between 215/60 R16 and 225/50 R17 tire. The calculation results are presented in the form of visual infographics, on which tire with size 215/60 R16 is on top, and tire with size 225/50 R17 below. Both in the table and in the graph, the tires are The table below compares tire sizes 215/55r16 and 205/55r16, highlighting their features and percentage differences. Fitment Guide. The overall diameter difference between the two tire sizes is small at 1.7%. This keeps the 215/55r16 replacement tire within the recommended 3% limit to avoid clearance issues or speedometer errors. In the tire comparison table above, you can see a detailed calculation of the size difference between 205/60 R16 and 215/55 R17 tire. The calculation results are presented in the form of visual infographics, on which tire with size 205/60 R16 is on top, and tire with size 215/55 R17 below. Both in the table and in the graph, the tires are The 195/55R16 tire has the following features: the first three digits 195 refer to the width of the tire in millimetres. The second two-digit number 55 refers to the ratio between the height of the sidewall and the width of the tire. R stands for “Radial” and the last two figures 16 indicate the wheel diameter in inches. 205/60-R15 tires are 0.19 inches (4.9 mm) smaller in diameter than 205/55-R16 tires and the speedometer difference is 0.8%. Both in the table and in the graph, the tires are compared according to the following indicators: overall diameter, section width, circumference, sidewall height and clearance. Also, the online application calculates the difference in real speed and speedometer readings if the difference between tire 215/65 R16 and tire 215/60 R16 is significant. Also, the online application calculates the difference in real speed and speedometer readings if the difference between tire 205/60 R16 and tire 235/45 R18 is significant. Calculate the difference in inches. If you want to compare other tire sizes, then select their sizes in the drop-down fields and click on the green button. The only difference between the tires is the height of the sidewall. Can you replace 215 60 R16 tires with 205 70 R15 tires with suitable rims for winter conditions? That depends on if the 15 inch rims will fit over the brake calipers. oL5l.