215/65R15 tire size in inches
A 215/65R15 tire measures
26.0" tall × 8.5" wide
5.50" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 776 revolutions per mile.
215/65R15 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (140 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
215/65R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.00 inches (660 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.50 inches (140 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 81.7 inches (2,075 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 776 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 482 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.0x8.5R15 |
| 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 215/65R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 215/65R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175/80R15 | 26.02" | 6.89" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 165/85R15 | 26.04" | 6.50" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R15 | 26.04" | 10.04" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R15 | 25.93" | 7.28" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R15 | 26.10" | 9.25" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 275/50R15 | 25.83" | 10.83" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 285/50R15 | 26.22" | 11.22" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 195/70R15 | 25.75" | 7.68" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 205/70R15 | 26.30" | 8.07" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/60R15 | 25.63" | 8.86" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R15 | 25.61" | 9.65" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R15 | 26.48" | 10.43" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/25R20 | 20" | 26.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/25R21 | 21" | 26.02" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 355/25R19 | 19" | 25.99" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/30R20 | 20" | 26.02" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/65R16 | 16" | 25.98" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/65R14 | 14" | 26.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/35R19 | 19" | 26.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/40R18 | 18" | 26.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/40R17 | 17" | 25.98" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/45R18 | 18" | 25.97" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/45R17 | 17" | 26.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/50R16 | 16" | 26.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 205/65R15narrower: 25.5" × 8.1"
- 225/65R15wider: 26.5" × 8.9"
- 215/60R15lower profile: 25.2" × 8.5"
- 215/70R15taller sidewall: 26.9" × 8.5"
Compare 215/65R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 215/65R15 tire?
- A 215/65R15 tire is 26.0 inches tall (660 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 5.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/65R15 mean?
- 215/65R15 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (140 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/65R15 tire make?
- About 776 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 81.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/65R15 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 175/80R15 instead of 215/65R15?
- 175/80R15 is +0.02 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.