235/65R15 vs 245/60R15
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 | 235/65R15 | 245/60R15 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 27.0" | 26.6" | -1.7 % |
| Sidewall | 6.01" | 5.79" | -3.8 % |
| Section width | 235 mm | 245 mm | +4.3 % |
| Circumference | 84.9" | 83.5" | -1.7 % |
| Revs per mile | 746 | 759 | +1.7 % |
| Axle height | 13.51" | 13.29" | -5.8 mm |
| Approved rim width | 6.5–8.5" | 7–9" | overlap 7–8.5" |
Both are approved on a rim 7" 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 235/65R15. Fit 245/60R15 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.5 mph | -0.5 |
| 50 mph | 49.2 mph | -0.8 |
| 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 9,832 on the road, so it over-counts by 168. At a true 70 mph the first turns 871 times a minute, the second 885.
What drivers reported
Nobody has filed a complaint naming 235/65R15. 245/60R15 carries 2.