205/65R15 tire size in inches
A 205/65R15 tire measures
25.5" tall × 8.1" wide
5.25" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 791 revolutions per mile.
205/65R15 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (133 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
205/65R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.49 inches (648 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.25 inches (133 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 80.1 inches (2,034 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 791 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 492 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.5x8.1R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 65% |
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 205/65R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 205/65R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/50R15 | 25.43" | 10.43" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 165/80R15 | 25.39" | 6.50" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R15 | 25.61" | 9.65" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 225/60R15 | 25.63" | 8.86" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 175/75R15 | 25.33" | 6.89" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 195/70R15 | 25.75" | 7.68" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 185/70R15 | 25.20" | 7.28" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 235/55R15 | 25.18" | 9.25" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 275/50R15 | 25.83" | 10.83" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 215/60R15 | 25.16" | 8.46" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 285/45R15 | 25.10" | 11.22" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R15 | 25.93" | 7.28" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/30R19 | 19" | 25.50" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/35R19 | 19" | 25.48" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/55R14 | 14" | 25.48" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/75R14 | 14" | 25.52" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/65R14 | 14" | 25.52" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 185/65R16 | 16" | 25.47" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/50R17 | 17" | 25.46" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/40R19 | 19" | 25.46" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/65R13 | 13" | 25.54" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 195/55R17 | 17" | 25.44" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 235/30R20 | 20" | 25.55" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 225/25R21 | 21" | 25.43" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 195/65R15narrower: 25.0" × 7.7"
- 215/65R15wider: 26.0" × 8.5"
- 205/60R15lower profile: 24.7" × 8.1"
- 205/70R15taller sidewall: 26.3" × 8.1"
Compare 205/65R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 205/65R15 tire?
- A 205/65R15 tire is 25.5 inches tall (648 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.1 inches wide with 5.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 205/65R15 mean?
- 205/65R15 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (133 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 205/65R15 tire make?
- About 791 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 80.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 205/65R15 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 265/50R15 instead of 205/65R15?
- 265/50R15 is −0.06 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.