225/65R16 vs 235/65R16

235/65R16 is 0.51 in (13.0 mm) taller than 225/65R16, a +1.86% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 225/65R16, an indicated 60 mph is 61.1 mph on 235/65R16.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +1.86%: within the ±3% guideline

By overall diameter alone, 235/65R16 falls inside the ±3% range commonly used as a guideline when replacing 225/65R16. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.

225/65R16 vs 235/65R16 differences
Measurement	225/65R16	235/65R16	Difference	% diff
Overall diameter	27.52 in (698.9 mm)	28.03 in (711.9 mm)	+0.51 in (+13.0 mm)	+1.86%
Sidewall height	5.76 in (146.3 mm)	6.01 in (152.8 mm)	+0.26 in (+6.5 mm)	+4.44%
Section width	8.86 in (225.0 mm)	9.25 in (235.0 mm)	+0.39 in (+10.0 mm)	+4.44%
Circumference	86.44 in (2,195.7 mm)	88.05 in (2,236.5 mm)	+1.61 in (+40.8 mm)	+1.86%
Revolutions per mile	733	720	−13	−1.83%

True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 225/65R16
Indicated	Actual on 225/65R16	Actual on 235/65R16	Difference
30 mph	30.0 mph	30.6 mph	+0.6 mph
60 mph	60.0 mph	61.1 mph	+1.1 mph
75 mph	75.0 mph	76.4 mph	+1.4 mph

Ride-height change: 235/65R16 raises the vehicle by 0.26 in (6.5 mm) at the axle (half the +13.0 mm diameter difference).

235/65R16 is 0.51 in taller than 225/65R16 and 10 mm wider, a 1.86% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 225/65R16, an indicated 60 mph is actually 61.1 mph on 235/65R16, and revolutions per mile change from 733 to 720.

Both sizes mount on 16-inch wheels.

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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified 2026-09-27. How these numbers are calculated.