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Tyre size calculator: compare tyre sizes

Enter width, aspect ratio and rim size of the current and the new tyre (from the sidewall, e.g. 205/55 R16).

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Current tyre

New tyre

Difference
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Diameter = rim × 25.4 + 2 × width × ratio ÷ 100. Larger tyres make the speedometer show less than you drive – by law (UNECE R39) it must never show less than the true speed. Only sizes listed in your vehicle papers or approved otherwise may be fitted.

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How to use it

  1. Enter the current tyre size.
  2. Enter the new size.
  3. Check the difference and the speedometer effect.
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Last checked: October 2026 · Based on: ETRTO tyre designation; UNECE Regulation No. 39 (speedometers). Found a mistake? Use the form below – we fix confirmed errors and update the date.

Frequently asked questions

What does 205/55 R16 mean?

205 mm width, sidewall height 55 % of the width, radial tyre for a 16-inch rim.

How much may the diameter differ?

As a rule of thumb about −2 % to +1.5 % – but only sizes approved for your car are allowed.

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