265/75R15 tire size in inches
A 265/75R15 tire measures
30.6" tall × 10.4" wide
7.82" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 658 revolutions per mile.
265/75R15 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (199 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
265/75R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 30.65 inches (779 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.82 inches (199 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 96.3 inches (2,446 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 658 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 409 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 30.6x10.4R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 75% |
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 265/75R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 265/75R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/70R15 | 30.71" | 11.22" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 235/85R15 | 30.73" | 9.25" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 245/80R15 | 30.43" | 9.65" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 31x10.50R15 | 31.00" | 10.50" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 255/80R15 | 31.06" | 10.04" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 275/70R15 | 30.16" | 10.83" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 225/85R15 | 30.06" | 8.86" | −1.9% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 255/75R15 | 30.06" | 10.04" | −1.9% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 275/75R15 | 31.24" | 10.83" | +1.9% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 30x9.50R15 | 30.00" | 9.50" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 245/85R15 | 31.40" | 9.65" | +2.4% | 61.5 mph | Compare |
| 235/80R15 | 29.80" | 9.25" | −2.8% | 58.3 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/50R21 | 21" | 30.65" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 315/55R17 | 17" | 30.64" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/40R22 | 22" | 30.66" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/60R20 | 20" | 30.63" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/45R22 | 22" | 30.68" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/35R22 | 22" | 30.68" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 295/50R19 | 19" | 30.61" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/55R20 | 20" | 30.61" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/80R14 | 14" | 30.69" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/70R16 | 16" | 30.61" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 305/40R21 | 21" | 30.61" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/75R18 | 18" | 30.70" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/75R15narrower: 30.1" × 10.0"
- 275/75R15wider: 31.2" × 10.8"
- 265/70R15lower profile: 29.6" × 10.4"
- 265/80R15taller sidewall: 31.7" × 10.4"
Compare 265/75R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/75R15 tire?
- A 265/75R15 tire is 30.6 inches tall (779 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 7.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/75R15 mean?
- 265/75R15 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (199 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/75R15 tire make?
- About 658 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 96.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/75R15 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 285/70R15 instead of 265/75R15?
- 285/70R15 is +0.06 inches (+0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.