215/60R16 vs 205/70R16
205/70R16 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 215/60R16: the diameter differs by +4.36%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 205/70R16 on a car calibrated for 215/60R16, the speedometer reads 57.5 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.4%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.3 mph |
| 45 mph | 47.0 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.6 mph |
| 70 mph | 73.1 mph |
| 80 mph | 83.5 mph |
Other sizes close to 215/60R16
- 215/60R16 vs 205/55R16-4.89%
- 215/60R16 vs 215/55R17+0.59%
- 215/60R16 vs 215/55R16-3.24%
- 215/60R16 vs 215/65R16+3.24%
- 215/60R16 vs 205/60R16-1.81%
- 215/60R16 vs 205/65R16+1.28%
- 215/60R16 vs 225/60R16+1.81%
- 215/60R16 vs 235/50R17+0.36%
- 215/60R16 vs 225/50R16-4.97%
- 215/60R16 vs 235/60R16+3.61%
- 215/60R16 vs 225/55R16-1.58%
- 215/60R16 vs 205/70R15+0.54%
Questions
Can I replace 215/60R16 with 205/70R16?
205/70R16 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 215/60R16: the diameter differs by +4.36%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 215/60R16 and 205/70R16?
205/70R16 is 1.14" taller and 10 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.57". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.6 mph.
Will 205/70R16 fit on 215/60R16 wheels?
Both use a 16" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 205 mm tire and the fender clearance.