225/80R15 vs 235/80R15
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by +2.2 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 225/80R15 | 235/80R15 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 29.2" | 29.8" | +2.2 % |
| Sidewall | 7.09" | 7.40" | +4.4 % |
| Section width | 225 mm | 235 mm | +4.4 % |
| Circumference | 91.7" | 93.6" | +2.2 % |
| Revs per mile | 691 | 677 | -2.2 % |
| Axle height | 14.59" | 14.90" | +8.0 mm |
| Approved rim width | 6–8.5" | 6.5–8.5" | overlap 6.5–8.5" |
Both are approved on a rim 6.5" to 8.5" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 225/80R15. Fit 235/80R15 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.6 mph | +0.6 |
| 50 mph | 51.1 mph | +1.1 |
| 70 mph | 71.5 mph | +1.5 |
| 90 mph | 91.9 mph | +1.9 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 10,216 on the road, so it under-counts by 216. At a true 70 mph the first turns 807 times a minute, the second 789.
What drivers reported
Nobody has filed a complaint naming 225/80R15. 235/80R15 carries 1.