205/80R15 tire size in inches
A 205/80R15 tire measures
27.9" tall × 8.1" wide
6.46" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 723 revolutions per mile.
205/80R15 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (164 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
205/80R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.91 inches (709 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.46 inches (164 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 87.7 inches (2,227 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 723 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 449 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.9x8.1R15 |
| 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 205/80R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 205/80R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/70R15 | 27.95" | 9.25" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R15 | 27.99" | 10.83" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R15 | 28.05" | 7.68" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R15 | 28.05" | 10.04" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R15 | 27.70" | 8.46" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R15 | 28.29" | 8.86" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R15 | 27.54" | 9.65" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R15 | 27.52" | 10.43" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R15 | 27.40" | 8.86" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 185/85R15 | 27.38" | 7.28" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 285/60R15 | 28.46" | 11.22" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 285/55R15 | 27.34" | 11.22" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335/30R20 | 20" | 27.91" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/55R16 | 16" | 27.91" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 315/40R18 | 18" | 27.92" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 185/75R17 | 17" | 27.93" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/55R19 | 19" | 27.88" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/75R14 | 14" | 27.88" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 325/35R19 | 19" | 27.96" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 225/50R19 | 19" | 27.86" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 295/30R21 | 21" | 27.97" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 285/35R20 | 20" | 27.85" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/45R20 | 20" | 27.97" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 215/70R16 | 16" | 27.85" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 195/80R15narrower: 27.3" × 7.7"
- 215/80R15wider: 28.5" × 8.5"
- 205/75R15lower profile: 27.1" × 8.1"
- 205/85R15taller sidewall: 28.7" × 8.1"
Compare 205/80R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 205/80R15 tire?
- A 205/80R15 tire is 27.9 inches tall (709 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.1 inches wide with 6.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 205/80R15 mean?
- 205/80R15 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (164 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 205/80R15 tire make?
- About 723 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 87.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 205/80R15 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 235/70R15 instead of 205/80R15?
- 235/70R15 is +0.04 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.