215/70R15 tire size in inches
A 215/70R15 tire measures
26.9" tall × 8.5" wide
5.93" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 751 revolutions per mile.
215/70R15 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (151 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
215/70R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.85 inches (682 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.93 inches (151 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 84.4 inches (2,143 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 751 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 467 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.9x8.5R15 |
| 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 215/70R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 215/70R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/55R15 | 26.91" | 10.83" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 175/85R15 | 26.71" | 6.89" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R15 | 27.03" | 9.25" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R15 | 26.65" | 7.28" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R15 | 27.05" | 10.04" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R15 | 27.11" | 8.07" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R15 | 26.57" | 9.65" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R15 | 26.52" | 7.68" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R15 | 26.52" | 8.86" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R15 | 26.48" | 10.43" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R15 | 27.28" | 7.68" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 285/55R15 | 27.34" | 11.22" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/35R19 | 19" | 26.85" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/50R18 | 18" | 26.86" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/50R16 | 16" | 26.83" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/25R22 | 22" | 26.82" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/55R18 | 18" | 26.88" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/75R13 | 13" | 26.88" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 295/25R21 | 21" | 26.81" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 345/25R20 | 20" | 26.79" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 205/80R14 | 14" | 26.91" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 245/30R21 | 21" | 26.79" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 335/30R19 | 19" | 26.91" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 315/40R17 | 17" | 26.92" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 205/70R15narrower: 26.3" × 8.1"
- 225/70R15wider: 27.4" × 8.9"
- 215/65R15lower profile: 26.0" × 8.5"
- 215/75R15taller sidewall: 27.7" × 8.5"
Compare 215/70R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 215/70R15 tire?
- A 215/70R15 tire is 26.9 inches tall (682 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 5.9 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/70R15 mean?
- 215/70R15 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (151 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/70R15 tire make?
- About 751 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 84.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/70R15 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 275/55R15 instead of 215/70R15?
- 275/55R15 is +0.06 inches (+0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.