215/65R19 vs 205/65R19
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -1.7 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 215/65R19 | 205/65R19 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 30.0" | 29.5" | -1.7 % |
| Sidewall | 5.50" | 5.25" | -4.7 % |
| Section width | 215 mm | 205 mm | -4.7 % |
| Circumference | 94.3" | 92.7" | -1.7 % |
| Revs per mile | 672 | 684 | +1.7 % |
| Axle height | 15.00" | 14.75" | -6.5 mm |
| Approved rim width | 6–8" | 5.5–7.5" | overlap 6–7.5" |
Both are approved on a rim 6" to 7.5" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 215/65R19. Fit 205/65R19 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.5 mph | -0.5 |
| 50 mph | 49.1 mph | -0.9 |
| 70 mph | 68.8 mph | -1.2 |
| 90 mph | 88.5 mph | -1.5 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,829 on the road, so it over-counts by 171. At a true 70 mph the first turns 784 times a minute, the second 798.