295/60R15 vs 275/60R15

295/60R15 is 0.9" taller than 275/60R15 (3.3%)

Diameter difference−3.27%diameter 28.94" → 27.99"
295/60R15275/60R15
295/60R15275/60R15Difference
Overall diameter28.94"27.99"−0.94"
Section width11.61"10.83"−0.79"
Sidewall height6.97"6.50"−0.47"
Circumference90.9"87.9"−3.0"
Revolutions per mile697720+24
Wheel diameter15"15"±0"

Speedometer

ShowsActualDiff
30 mph29.0 mph−1.0
45 mph43.5 mph−1.5
60 mph58.0 mph−2.0
70 mph67.7 mph−2.3
80 mph77.4 mph−2.6

Gear ratio to match

CurrentEquivalent
3.423.31
3.553.43
3.733.61
4.103.97

275/60R15 is 0.94" shorter than 295/60R15, a −3.27% change in diameter. That is more than the 3% many tire shops use as a limit, so plan on recalibrating the speedometer and checking ABS and stability control.

Ground clearance changes by 0.47" (half the diameter change), and the tire needs 0.47" less room above it.

295/60R15 is 0.79" wider. On the same wheel offset about half of that, 0.39", moves toward the suspension and half toward the fender.

Both fit a 15" wheel; the sidewall is 0.47" shorter on 275/60R15.

Details: 295/60R15 in inches · 275/60R15 in inches · change sizes in the calculator

FAQ

What is the difference between 295/60R15 and 275/60R15?

275/60R15 is 0.94" shorter (−3.27%) and 0.79" narrower than 295/60R15.

Will 275/60R15 change my speedometer?

Yes, by −3.27%. When the speedometer shows 60 mph you would be going 58.0 mph.

Can I replace 295/60R15 with 275/60R15?

It is a −3.3% diameter change, larger than the common 3% guideline, so check clearance and plan to recalibrate.