255/60R15 tire size in inches
A 255/60R15 tire measures
27.0" tall × 10.0" wide
6.02" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 746 revolutions per mile.
255/60R15 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (153 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
255/60R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.05 inches (687 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.04 inches (255 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.02 inches (153 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 85.0 inches (2,158 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 746 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 463 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.0x10.0R15 |
| 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 255/60R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 255/60R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/65R15 | 27.03" | 9.25" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R15 | 27.11" | 8.07" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/55R15 | 26.91" | 10.83" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R15 | 26.85" | 8.46" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R15 | 27.28" | 7.68" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 285/55R15 | 27.34" | 11.22" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 175/85R15 | 26.71" | 6.89" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 185/85R15 | 27.38" | 7.28" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R15 | 27.40" | 8.86" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R15 | 26.65" | 7.28" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R15 | 26.57" | 9.65" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R15 | 27.52" | 10.43" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/55R16 | 16" | 27.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/85R14 | 14" | 27.05" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/65R14 | 14" | 27.05" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/50R17 | 17" | 27.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/45R18 | 18" | 27.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/40R19 | 19" | 27.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/35R20 | 20" | 27.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 175/80R16 | 16" | 27.02" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/50R19 | 19" | 27.07" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/30R21 | 21" | 27.02" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/25R22 | 22" | 27.02" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/40R20 | 20" | 27.09" | +0.1% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 245/60R15narrower: 26.6" × 9.6"
- 265/60R15wider: 27.5" × 10.4"
- 255/55R15lower profile: 26.0" × 10.0"
- 255/65R15taller sidewall: 28.1" × 10.0"
Compare 255/60R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 255/60R15 tire?
- A 255/60R15 tire is 27.0 inches tall (687 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.0 inches wide with 6.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 255/60R15 mean?
- 255/60R15 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (153 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 255/60R15 tire make?
- About 746 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 85.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 255/60R15 tire?
- Roughly 7.0" to 8.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 235/65R15 instead of 255/60R15?
- 235/65R15 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.