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Tire size comparison

30X9.50R15 vs 32X11.50R15

32X11.50R15 is 2.00″ (51 mm) taller than 30X9.50R15, a 6.7% difference in overall diameter — outside the ±3% band, so expect the speedometer to drift and check for rubbing before fitting.

30.00″32.00″A  30X9.50R15B  32X11.50R15Both sizes to scale · dimension lines in inches
Measurement30X9.50R1532X11.50R15Difference%
Overall diameter30.00″32.00″+2.00″+6.7%
Section width9.50″11.50″+2.00″+21.1%
Sidewall height7.50″8.50″+1.00″+13.3%
Circumference94.25″100.53″+6.28″+6.7%
Revs per mile672.3630.3−42.0−6.2%
Revs per km417.7391.6−26.1−6.3%

Speedometer: with 30X9.50R15 as the original, 32X11.50R15 makes an indicated 60 mph really about 64.0 mph, and the axle sits ~1.00″ higher.

Reading this comparison

The overall diameter is what matters here: 32X11.50R15 is the taller tire. It sets ride height, gearing and how far the tire travels per revolution — which is what the speedometer and odometer count. Width and sidewall change fit and feel (a wider tire needs a wider wheel and more clearance; a shorter sidewall sharpens steering) but not the gearing.

Figures are geometric estimates from the size codes; real moulded tires vary by brand by 1–3%. Confirm load rating, wheel width and physical clearance on your vehicle before fitting. To compare any other two sizes, use the tire size comparison tool; to decode one size and see what else fits its wheel, the tire size calculator.

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