165/70R15 tire size in inches
A 165/70R15 tire measures
24.1" tall × 6.5" wide
4.55" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 837 revolutions per mile.
165/70R15 means a tire 165 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (115 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
165/70R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 24.09 inches (612 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 6.50 inches (165 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.55 inches (115 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 75.7 inches (1,923 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 837 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 520 |
| Approximate rim width | 4.5" to 6.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 24.1x6.5R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
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 165/70R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 165/70R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/45R15 | 24.04" | 10.04" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 195/60R15 | 24.21" | 7.68" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 175/65R15 | 23.96" | 6.89" | −0.6% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 235/50R15 | 24.25" | 9.25" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R15 | 23.88" | 8.07" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 215/55R15 | 24.31" | 8.46" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 225/50R15 | 23.86" | 8.86" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 265/45R15 | 24.39" | 10.43" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 185/60R15 | 23.74" | 7.28" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 185/65R15 | 24.47" | 7.28" | +1.6% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 245/45R15 | 23.68" | 9.65" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 175/70R15 | 24.65" | 6.89" | +2.3% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/40R17 | 17" | 24.09" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/60R13 | 13" | 24.10" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/30R19 | 19" | 24.08" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/50R16 | 16" | 24.07" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/40R18 | 18" | 24.14" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 165/85R13 | 13" | 24.04" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 215/60R14 | 14" | 24.16" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 255/40R16 | 16" | 24.03" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 255/35R17 | 17" | 24.03" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 175/80R13 | 13" | 24.02" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 255/25R19 | 19" | 24.02" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 185/55R16 | 16" | 24.01" | −0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 175/70R15wider: 24.6" × 6.9"
- 165/65R15lower profile: 23.4" × 6.5"
- 165/75R15taller sidewall: 24.7" × 6.5"
Compare 165/70R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 165/70R15 tire?
- A 165/70R15 tire is 24.1 inches tall (612 mm), calculated from the size. It is 6.5 inches wide with 4.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 165/70R15 mean?
- 165/70R15 means a tire 165 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (115 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 165/70R15 tire make?
- About 837 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 75.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 165/70R15 tire?
- Roughly 4.5" to 6.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 255/45R15 instead of 165/70R15?
- 255/45R15 is −0.06 inches (−0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.