Tire Size Box

205/60R19 vs 225/60R19

225/60R19 compared with 205/60R19

+3.3% diameter, +0.8" width

225/60R19 is 29.63" tall vs 28.69". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

28.7"19" rim4.8"8.1" wide
205/60R19 (solid) compared with 225/60R19 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 225/60R19 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.0 mph

225/60R19 is +0.94 inches (+3.3%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

205/60R19225/60R19Difference%
Overall diameter28.69"29.63"+0.94"+3.3%
Section width8.07"8.86"+0.79"+9.8%
Sidewall height4.84"5.31"+0.47"+9.8%
Circumference90.12"93.09"+2.97"+3.3%
Revolutions per mile703.1680.7−22.4−3.2%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 205/60R19 and you fit 225/60R19, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.7 mph+0.7 mph
30 mph31.0 mph+1.0 mph
40 mph41.3 mph+1.3 mph
50 mph51.6 mph+1.6 mph
60 mph62.0 mph+2.0 mph
65 mph67.1 mph+2.1 mph
70 mph72.3 mph+2.3 mph
75 mph77.5 mph+2.5 mph
80 mph82.6 mph+2.6 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 205/60R19 or 225/60R19?
225/60R19 is taller by 0.94 inches (29.63" vs 28.69"). 225/60R19 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 205/60R19 with 225/60R19?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.3%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 225/60R19 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 225/60R19 fitted (calibrated for 205/60R19), your real speed is 62.0 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.3%.
Will 225/60R19 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.47 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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