265/80R15 tire size in inches
A 265/80R15 tire measures
31.7" tall × 10.4" wide
8.35" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 636 revolutions per mile.
265/80R15 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (212 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
265/80R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 31.69 inches (805 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 8.35 inches (212 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 99.6 inches (2,529 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 636 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 395 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 31.7x10.4R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 80% |
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 265/80R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 265/80R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/75R15 | 31.83" | 11.22" | +0.4% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 245/85R15 | 31.40" | 9.65" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 32x11.50R15 | 32.00" | 11.50" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 255/85R15 | 32.07" | 10.04" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 275/75R15 | 31.24" | 10.83" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/80R15 | 32.32" | 10.83" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 255/80R15 | 31.06" | 10.04" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 31x10.50R15 | 31.00" | 10.50" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/70R16 | 16" | 31.71" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 325/30R24 | 24" | 31.68" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/85R16 | 16" | 31.73" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/85R14 | 14" | 31.74" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/75R16 | 16" | 31.65" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/50R22 | 22" | 31.65" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/45R22 | 22" | 31.74" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 315/55R18 | 18" | 31.64" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 295/50R20 | 20" | 31.61" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 295/55R19 | 19" | 31.78" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 245/55R21 | 21" | 31.61" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 265/70R17 | 17" | 31.61" | −0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/80R15narrower: 31.1" × 10.0"
- 275/80R15wider: 32.3" × 10.8"
- 265/75R15lower profile: 30.6" × 10.4"
- 265/85R15taller sidewall: 32.7" × 10.4"
Compare 265/80R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/80R15 tire?
- A 265/80R15 tire is 31.7 inches tall (805 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 8.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/80R15 mean?
- 265/80R15 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (212 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/80R15 tire make?
- About 636 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 99.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/80R15 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 285/75R15 instead of 265/80R15?
- 285/75R15 is +0.14 inches (+0.4%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.3 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.