235/50R15 tire size in inches
A 235/50R15 tire measures
24.3" tall × 9.3" wide
4.63" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 832 revolutions per mile.
235/50R15 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (118 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
235/50R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 24.25 inches (616 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.25 inches (235 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.63 inches (118 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 76.2 inches (1,935 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 832 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 517 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 24.3x9.3R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 50% |
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 235/50R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 235/50R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/60R15 | 24.21" | 7.68" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 215/55R15 | 24.31" | 8.46" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 265/45R15 | 24.39" | 10.43" | +0.6% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 165/70R15 | 24.09" | 6.50" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 185/65R15 | 24.47" | 7.28" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 255/45R15 | 24.04" | 10.04" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 175/65R15 | 23.96" | 6.89" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R15 | 23.88" | 8.07" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 225/50R15 | 23.86" | 8.86" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 175/70R15 | 24.65" | 6.89" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 245/50R15 | 24.65" | 9.65" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 205/60R15 | 24.69" | 8.07" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/45R17 | 17" | 24.26" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 175/60R16 | 16" | 24.27" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/25R20 | 20" | 24.23" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 185/50R17 | 17" | 24.28" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/25R19 | 19" | 24.22" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/70R13 | 13" | 24.30" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 225/35R18 | 18" | 24.20" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 265/35R17 | 17" | 24.30" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 185/70R14 | 14" | 24.20" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/30R19 | 19" | 24.31" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 235/55R14 | 14" | 24.18" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 235/45R16 | 16" | 24.33" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 225/50R15narrower: 23.9" × 8.9"
- 245/50R15wider: 24.6" × 9.6"
- 235/45R15lower profile: 23.3" × 9.3"
- 235/55R15taller sidewall: 25.2" × 9.3"
Compare 235/50R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 235/50R15 tire?
- A 235/50R15 tire is 24.3 inches tall (616 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.3 inches wide with 4.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 235/50R15 mean?
- 235/50R15 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (118 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 235/50R15 tire make?
- About 832 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 76.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 235/50R15 tire?
- Roughly 6.5" to 8.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 195/60R15 instead of 235/50R15?
- 195/60R15 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.