275/50R15 tire size in inches
A 275/50R15 tire measures
25.8" tall × 10.8" wide
5.41" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 781 revolutions per mile.
275/50R15 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (138 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
275/50R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.83 inches (656 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.83 inches (275 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.41 inches (138 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 81.1 inches (2,061 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 781 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 485 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.8x10.8R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 50% |
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 275/50R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 275/50R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/70R15 | 25.75" | 7.68" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R15 | 25.93" | 7.28" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 215/65R15 | 26.00" | 8.46" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 175/80R15 | 26.02" | 6.89" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 225/60R15 | 25.63" | 8.86" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 165/85R15 | 26.04" | 6.50" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R15 | 25.61" | 9.65" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R15 | 26.04" | 10.04" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R15 | 26.10" | 9.25" | +1.1% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 205/65R15 | 25.49" | 8.07" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/50R15 | 25.43" | 10.43" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 285/50R15 | 26.22" | 11.22" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/25R21 | 21" | 25.82" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/25R20 | 20" | 25.81" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/70R14 | 14" | 25.85" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/35R18 | 18" | 25.85" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/50R17 | 17" | 25.86" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 345/25R19 | 19" | 25.79" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/30R20 | 20" | 25.79" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 205/55R17 | 17" | 25.88" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 215/40R19 | 19" | 25.77" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/35R19 | 19" | 25.75" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 225/55R16 | 16" | 25.74" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 275/45R16 | 16" | 25.74" | −0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 265/50R15narrower: 25.4" × 10.4"
- 285/50R15wider: 26.2" × 11.2"
- 275/45R15lower profile: 24.7" × 10.8"
- 275/55R15taller sidewall: 26.9" × 10.8"
Compare 275/50R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 275/50R15 tire?
- A 275/50R15 tire is 25.8 inches tall (656 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.8 inches wide with 5.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 275/50R15 mean?
- 275/50R15 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (138 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 275/50R15 tire make?
- About 781 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 81.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 275/50R15 tire?
- Roughly 8.0" to 9.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 195/70R15 instead of 275/50R15?
- 195/70R15 is −0.08 inches (−0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.