245/60R15 tire size in inches
A 245/60R15 tire measures
26.6" tall × 9.6" wide
5.79" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 759 revolutions per mile.
245/60R15 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (147 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
245/60R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.57 inches (675 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 inches (245 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.79 inches (147 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 83.5 inches (2,121 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 759 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 472 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.6x9.6R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 60% |
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 245/60R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 245/60R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/75R15 | 26.52" | 7.68" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R15 | 26.52" | 8.86" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R15 | 26.65" | 7.28" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R15 | 26.48" | 10.43" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 175/85R15 | 26.71" | 6.89" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 205/70R15 | 26.30" | 8.07" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R15 | 26.85" | 8.46" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 275/55R15 | 26.91" | 10.83" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 285/50R15 | 26.22" | 11.22" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R15 | 27.03" | 9.25" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R15 | 27.05" | 10.04" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R15 | 26.10" | 9.25" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/35R19 | 19" | 26.58" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 335/25R20 | 20" | 26.59" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/30R21 | 21" | 26.55" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/80R13 | 13" | 26.54" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 305/40R17 | 17" | 26.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/55R16 | 16" | 26.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/25R21 | 21" | 26.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/65R14 | 14" | 26.54" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/45R19 | 19" | 26.62" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/25R22 | 22" | 26.63" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 225/60R16 | 16" | 26.63" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/60R14 | 14" | 26.52" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 235/60R15narrower: 26.1" × 9.3"
- 255/60R15wider: 27.0" × 10.0"
- 245/55R15lower profile: 25.6" × 9.6"
- 245/65R15taller sidewall: 27.5" × 9.6"
Compare 245/60R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 245/60R15 tire?
- A 245/60R15 tire is 26.6 inches tall (675 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 5.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 245/60R15 mean?
- 245/60R15 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (147 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 245/60R15 tire make?
- About 759 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 83.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 245/60R15 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 195/75R15 instead of 245/60R15?
- 195/75R15 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.