How Much Taller Is a 65 Tire Compared to a 60 Tire? Explained
Learn the difference in height between 65 and 60 aspect ratio tires and how it affects ride height and speedometer accuracy.
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A 65 tire is slightly taller than a 60 tire. The number represents the aspect ratio (height-to-width) as a percentage. For example, on a 205/60R15 tire, the sidewall height is 60% of the 205mm width. In comparison, a 205/65R15 tire's sidewall height is 65% of 205mm. This difference in aspect ratio generally results in a taller tire but only by a small margin, affecting ride height and potentially speedometer accuracy.
FAQs & Answers
- What does the number 60 or 65 mean in tire sizes? The numbers 60 and 65 represent the tire's aspect ratio, which is the sidewall height expressed as a percentage of the tire's width.
- How does a higher aspect ratio affect my vehicle? A higher aspect ratio means a taller tire sidewall, which can increase ride height and slightly alter speedometer readings.
- Will changing from a 60 to a 65 aspect ratio tire affect my speedometer? Yes, because the overall tire diameter changes, it can cause the speedometer to display inaccurate speeds.