Tire Size Box

285/70R15 vs 285/80R15

285/80R15 compared with 285/70R15

+7.3% diameter, 0.0" width

285/80R15 is 32.95" tall vs 30.71". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

30.7"15" rim7.9"11.2" wide
285/70R15 (solid) compared with 285/80R15 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 285/80R15 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

64.4 mph

285/80R15 is +2.24 inches (+7.3%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

285/70R15285/80R15Difference%
Overall diameter30.71"32.95"+2.24"+7.3%
Section width11.22"11.22"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height7.85"8.98"+1.12"+14.3%
Circumference96.47"103.52"+7.05"+7.3%
Revolutions per mile656.8612.0−44.7−6.8%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 285/70R15 and you fit 285/80R15, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.5 mph+1.5 mph
30 mph32.2 mph+2.2 mph
40 mph42.9 mph+2.9 mph
50 mph53.7 mph+3.7 mph
60 mph64.4 mph+4.4 mph
65 mph69.7 mph+4.7 mph
70 mph75.1 mph+5.1 mph
75 mph80.5 mph+5.5 mph
80 mph85.8 mph+5.8 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 285/70R15 or 285/80R15?
285/80R15 is taller by 2.24 inches (32.95" vs 30.71"). 285/70R15 is the same width.
Can I replace 285/70R15 with 285/80R15?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +7.3%, 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 285/80R15 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 285/80R15 fitted (calibrated for 285/70R15), your real speed is 64.4 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 7.3%.
Will 285/80R15 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +1.12 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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