265/65R15 tire size in inches
A 265/65R15 tire measures
28.6" tall × 10.4" wide
6.78" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 706 revolutions per mile.
265/65R15 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
265/65R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 28.56 inches (726 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.78 inches (172 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 89.7 inches (2,279 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 706 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 439 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 28.6x10.4R15 |
| 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 265/65R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 265/65R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/80R15 | 28.54" | 8.46" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R15 | 28.50" | 9.65" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 285/60R15 | 28.46" | 11.22" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R15 | 28.72" | 8.07" | +0.6% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R15 | 28.29" | 8.86" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R15 | 28.88" | 9.25" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R15 | 29.06" | 10.04" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R15 | 28.05" | 7.68" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R15 | 28.05" | 10.04" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 275/65R15 | 29.07" | 10.83" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R15 | 27.99" | 10.83" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R15 | 27.95" | 9.25" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335/40R18 | 18" | 28.55" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/60R17 | 17" | 28.57" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/35R21 | 21" | 28.58" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/65R16 | 16" | 28.54" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 335/25R22 | 22" | 28.59" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/60R16 | 16" | 28.52" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 265/70R14 | 14" | 28.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/40R19 | 19" | 28.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 195/75R17 | 17" | 28.52" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/65R17 | 17" | 28.52" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/55R18 | 18" | 28.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 295/50R17 | 17" | 28.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/65R15narrower: 28.1" × 10.0"
- 275/65R15wider: 29.1" × 10.8"
- 265/60R15lower profile: 27.5" × 10.4"
- 265/70R15taller sidewall: 29.6" × 10.4"
Compare 265/65R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/65R15 tire?
- A 265/65R15 tire is 28.6 inches tall (726 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 6.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/65R15 mean?
- 265/65R15 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/65R15 tire make?
- About 706 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 89.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/65R15 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 215/80R15 instead of 265/65R15?
- 215/80R15 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.