165/60R15 tire size in inches
A 165/60R15 tire measures
22.8" tall × 6.5" wide
3.90" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 885 revolutions per mile.
165/60R15 means a tire 165 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (99 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
165/60R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 22.80 inches (579 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 6.50 inches (165 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 3.90 inches (99 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 71.6 inches (1,819 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 885 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 550 |
| Approximate rim width | 4.5" to 6.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 22.8x6.5R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 60% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 165/60R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 165/60R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/50R15 | 22.68" | 7.68" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 215/45R15 | 22.62" | 8.46" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 225/45R15 | 22.97" | 8.86" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 175/55R15 | 22.58" | 6.89" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 185/55R15 | 23.01" | 7.28" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 205/50R15 | 23.07" | 8.07" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 175/60R15 | 23.27" | 6.89" | +2.1% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 185/50R15 | 22.28" | 7.28" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 205/45R15 | 22.26" | 8.07" | −2.3% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 235/45R15 | 23.33" | 9.25" | +2.3% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 165/55R15 | 22.15" | 6.50" | −2.8% | 58.3 mph | Compare |
| 165/65R15 | 23.44" | 6.50" | +2.8% | 61.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/40R16 | 16" | 22.77" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 155/80R13 | 13" | 22.76" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 185/40R17 | 17" | 22.83" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 165/75R13 | 13" | 22.74" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 185/60R14 | 14" | 22.74" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 205/55R14 | 14" | 22.88" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 145/85R13 | 13" | 22.70" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 205/60R13 | 13" | 22.69" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 195/45R16 | 16" | 22.91" | +0.5% | Compare |
| 215/35R17 | 17" | 22.93" | +0.6% | Compare |
| 205/35R17 | 17" | 22.65" | −0.6% | Compare |
| 175/70R13 | 13" | 22.65" | −0.7% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 175/60R15wider: 23.3" × 6.9"
- 165/55R15lower profile: 22.1" × 6.5"
- 165/65R15taller sidewall: 23.4" × 6.5"
Compare 165/60R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 165/60R15 tire?
- A 165/60R15 tire is 22.8 inches tall (579 mm), calculated from the size. It is 6.5 inches wide with 3.9 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 165/60R15 mean?
- 165/60R15 means a tire 165 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (99 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 165/60R15 tire make?
- About 885 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 71.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 165/60R15 tire?
- Roughly 4.5" to 6.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 195/50R15 instead of 165/60R15?
- 195/50R15 is −0.12 inches (−0.5%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.7 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.