205/70R15 tire size in inches
A 205/70R15 tire measures
26.3" tall × 8.1" wide
5.65" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 767 revolutions per mile.
205/70R15 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (144 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
205/70R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.30 inches (668 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.65 inches (144 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 82.6 inches (2,099 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 767 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 477 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.3x8.1R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
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 205/70R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 205/70R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/50R15 | 26.22" | 11.22" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R15 | 26.48" | 10.43" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R15 | 26.10" | 9.25" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R15 | 26.52" | 7.68" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R15 | 26.52" | 8.86" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 165/85R15 | 26.04" | 6.50" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R15 | 26.04" | 10.04" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R15 | 26.57" | 9.65" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 175/80R15 | 26.02" | 6.89" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 215/65R15 | 26.00" | 8.46" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R15 | 26.65" | 7.28" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R15 | 25.93" | 7.28" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/35R19 | 19" | 26.30" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/40R17 | 17" | 26.29" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/55R17 | 17" | 26.31" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/75R13 | 13" | 26.29" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/30R21 | 21" | 26.31" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/80R14 | 14" | 26.28" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/45R18 | 18" | 26.33" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 175/75R16 | 16" | 26.33" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 205/45R19 | 19" | 26.26" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/30R20 | 20" | 26.26" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/40R18 | 18" | 26.35" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/50R17 | 17" | 26.25" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 195/70R15narrower: 25.7" × 7.7"
- 215/70R15wider: 26.9" × 8.5"
- 205/65R15lower profile: 25.5" × 8.1"
- 205/75R15taller sidewall: 27.1" × 8.1"
Compare 205/70R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 205/70R15 tire?
- A 205/70R15 tire is 26.3 inches tall (668 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.1 inches wide with 5.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 205/70R15 mean?
- 205/70R15 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (144 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 205/70R15 tire make?
- About 767 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 82.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 205/70R15 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 285/50R15 instead of 205/70R15?
- 285/50R15 is −0.08 inches (−0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.