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Tire size comparison

31X10.50R15 vs 32X11.50R15

32X11.50R15 is 1.00″ (25 mm) taller than 31X10.50R15, a 3.2% difference in overall diameter — outside the ±3% band, so expect the speedometer to drift and check for rubbing before fitting.

31.00″32.00″A  31X10.50R15B  32X11.50R15Both sizes to scale · dimension lines in inches
Measurement31X10.50R1532X11.50R15Difference%
Overall diameter31.00″32.00″+1.00″+3.2%
Section width10.50″11.50″+1.00″+9.5%
Sidewall height8.00″8.50″+0.50″+6.3%
Circumference97.39″100.53″+3.14″+3.2%
Revs per mile650.6630.3−20.3−3.1%
Revs per km404.3391.6−12.6−3.1%

Speedometer: with 31X10.50R15 as the original, 32X11.50R15 makes an indicated 60 mph really about 61.9 mph, and the axle sits ~0.50″ 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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