215/65R15 Tire Size in Inches

Diameter, width, sidewall and the closest equivalent sizes, computed from the size code.

215/65R15
26.0" tall × 8.5" wide
On a 15-inch wheel · roughly 26.0x8.5R15 in flotation sizing
MeasurementInchesMillimetres
Overall diameter26.00661
Section width8.46215
Sidewall height5.50139.8
Wheel diameter15381
Circumference81.72075
Revolutions per mile776 (482 per km)

What 215/65R15 means

215 is the section width in millimetres (8.5 in). 65 is the aspect ratio: the sidewall is 65% as tall as the tire is wide, which works out to 139.8 mm or 5.5 in. R15 is a radial tire for a 15-inch wheel.

Overall diameter is the wheel plus two sidewalls: 15 + 2 × 5.50 = 26.0 inches. These are the nominal dimensions every maker builds to; a real 215/65R15 can measure a few tenths of an inch differently by model and inflation.

Closest equivalent sizes

Common sizes within the usual 3% of 215/65R15's overall diameter. Confirm load index, speed rating and rim width before swapping.

SizeDiameterWidthChangeSpeedometer at 60
255/35R19 new wheels 26.0 in 10.0 in +0.1% really 60.1 mph
195/65R16 new wheels 26.0 in 7.7 in -0.1% really 59.9 mph
225/45R18 new wheels 26.0 in 8.9 in -0.1% really 59.9 mph
225/40R19 new wheels 26.1 in 8.9 in +0.3% really 60.2 mph
205/75R14 new wheels 26.1 in 8.1 in +0.4% really 60.2 mph
205/55R17 new wheels 25.9 in 8.1 in -0.5% really 59.7 mph

Speedometer if you switch to 255/35R19

Your speedometer stays calibrated for 215/65R15. With a taller tire you travel faster than it shows.

Speedometer readsTrue speed
30 mph30.0 mph
45 mph45.0 mph
55 mph55.0 mph
65 mph65.1 mph
75 mph75.1 mph
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Frequently Asked Questions

A 215/65R15 tire is 26.0 inches (661 mm) tall overall. That is the 15-inch wheel plus two sidewalls of 5.5 inches each (65% of the 215 mm section width). Expect a real tire to measure within a few tenths of an inch of this, depending on the model and inflation.

The section width is 215 mm, or 8.5 inches, measured sidewall to sidewall on the recommended rim width. The tread itself is narrower than that. In flotation sizing, 215/65R15 is roughly a 26.0x8.5R15.

255/35R19 is the closest common size, at +0.1% overall diameter (26.0 in against 26.0 in). Most makers treat about 3% as the limit for a swap without speedometer or clearance problems, but always confirm load index, speed rating and wheel width before changing size.

About 776 revolutions per mile (482 per kilometre), from its 26.0-inch rolling diameter. Real-world figures run slightly higher because a loaded tire squats. This number is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.

Last updated: October 2, 2026

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Other 15-inch sizes

175/65R15 185/55R15 185/60R15 185/65R15 195/55R15 195/60R15 195/65R15 205/60R15 205/65R15 205/70R15 205/75R15 215/60R15 215/70R15 215/75R15 225/60R15 225/70R15 225/75R15 235/70R15 235/75R15