205/75R15 tire size in inches
A 205/75R15 tire measures
27.1" tall × 8.1" wide
6.05" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 744 revolutions per mile.
205/75R15 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (154 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
205/75R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.11 inches (689 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.05 inches (154 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 85.2 inches (2,163 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 744 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 462 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.1x8.1R15 |
| 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 205/75R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 205/75R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/60R15 | 27.05" | 10.04" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R15 | 27.03" | 9.25" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R15 | 27.28" | 7.68" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/55R15 | 26.91" | 10.83" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 285/55R15 | 27.34" | 11.22" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R15 | 26.85" | 8.46" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 185/85R15 | 27.38" | 7.28" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R15 | 27.40" | 8.86" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 175/85R15 | 26.71" | 6.89" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R15 | 27.52" | 10.43" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R15 | 27.54" | 9.65" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R15 | 26.65" | 7.28" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/60R16 | 16" | 27.10" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 285/45R17 | 17" | 27.10" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/40R20 | 20" | 27.09" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 295/35R19 | 19" | 27.13" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 205/50R19 | 19" | 27.07" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 345/30R19 | 19" | 27.15" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 215/60R17 | 17" | 27.16" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 195/85R14 | 14" | 27.05" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 255/65R14 | 14" | 27.05" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 255/55R16 | 16" | 27.04" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/80R13 | 13" | 27.17" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 255/50R17 | 17" | 27.04" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 195/75R15narrower: 26.5" × 7.7"
- 215/75R15wider: 27.7" × 8.5"
- 205/70R15lower profile: 26.3" × 8.1"
- 205/80R15taller sidewall: 27.9" × 8.1"
Compare 205/75R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 205/75R15 tire?
- A 205/75R15 tire is 27.1 inches tall (689 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.1 inches wide with 6.1 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 205/75R15 mean?
- 205/75R15 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (154 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 205/75R15 tire make?
- About 744 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 85.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 205/75R15 tire?
- Roughly 5.5" to 7.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 255/60R15 instead of 205/75R15?
- 255/60R15 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.