205/60R15 tire size in inches
A 205/60R15 tire measures
24.7" tall × 8.1" wide
4.84" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 817 revolutions per mile.
205/60R15 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (123 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
205/60R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 24.69 inches (627 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.84 inches (123 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 77.6 inches (1,970 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 817 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 508 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 24.7x8.1R15 |
| 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 205/60R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 205/60R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175/70R15 | 24.65" | 6.89" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 245/50R15 | 24.65" | 9.65" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 165/75R15 | 24.74" | 6.50" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 225/55R15 | 24.74" | 8.86" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/45R15 | 24.74" | 10.83" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 185/65R15 | 24.47" | 7.28" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 195/65R15 | 24.98" | 7.68" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 265/45R15 | 24.39" | 10.43" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 255/50R15 | 25.04" | 10.04" | +1.4% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 215/55R15 | 24.31" | 8.46" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 285/45R15 | 25.10" | 11.22" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 235/50R15 | 24.25" | 9.25" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/45R16 | 16" | 24.68" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/50R17 | 17" | 24.68" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/40R16 | 16" | 24.66" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 175/85R13 | 13" | 24.71" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 185/80R13 | 13" | 24.65" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/40R17 | 17" | 24.72" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 205/35R19 | 19" | 24.65" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 185/60R16 | 16" | 24.74" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 225/60R14 | 14" | 24.63" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 235/25R20 | 20" | 24.63" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 195/70R14 | 14" | 24.75" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 215/45R17 | 17" | 24.62" | −0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 195/60R15narrower: 24.2" × 7.7"
- 215/60R15wider: 25.2" × 8.5"
- 205/55R15lower profile: 23.9" × 8.1"
- 205/65R15taller sidewall: 25.5" × 8.1"
Compare 205/60R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 205/60R15 tire?
- A 205/60R15 tire is 24.7 inches tall (627 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.1 inches wide with 4.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 205/60R15 mean?
- 205/60R15 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (123 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 205/60R15 tire make?
- About 817 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 77.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 205/60R15 tire?
- Roughly 5.5" to 7.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 175/70R15 instead of 205/60R15?
- 175/70R15 is −0.04 inches (−0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.