245/65R15 tire size in inches
A 245/65R15 tire measures
27.5" tall × 9.6" wide
6.27" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 732 revolutions per mile.
245/65R15 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (159 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
245/65R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.54 inches (699 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 inches (245 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.27 inches (159 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 86.5 inches (2,198 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 732 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 455 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.5x9.6R15 |
| 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 245/65R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 245/65R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/60R15 | 27.52" | 10.43" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R15 | 27.40" | 8.86" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 185/85R15 | 27.38" | 7.28" | −0.6% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R15 | 27.70" | 8.46" | +0.6% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 285/55R15 | 27.34" | 11.22" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R15 | 27.28" | 7.68" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R15 | 27.91" | 8.07" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R15 | 27.95" | 9.25" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R15 | 27.11" | 8.07" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R15 | 27.99" | 10.83" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R15 | 27.05" | 10.04" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R15 | 27.03" | 9.25" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/80R14 | 14" | 27.54" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/30R22 | 22" | 27.55" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/75R16 | 16" | 27.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/65R16 | 16" | 27.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/65R14 | 14" | 27.56" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/70R14 | 14" | 27.50" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/60R16 | 16" | 27.57" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/35R20 | 20" | 27.58" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/30R21 | 21" | 27.50" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 205/65R17 | 17" | 27.49" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 335/25R21 | 21" | 27.59" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/35R21 | 21" | 27.48" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 235/65R15narrower: 27.0" × 9.3"
- 255/65R15wider: 28.1" × 10.0"
- 245/60R15lower profile: 26.6" × 9.6"
- 245/70R15taller sidewall: 28.5" × 9.6"
Compare 245/65R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 245/65R15 tire?
- A 245/65R15 tire is 27.5 inches tall (699 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 6.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 245/65R15 mean?
- 245/65R15 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (159 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 245/65R15 tire make?
- About 732 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 86.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 245/65R15 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 265/60R15 instead of 245/65R15?
- 265/60R15 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.