215/80R15 tire size in inches
A 215/80R15 tire measures
28.5" tall × 8.5" wide
6.77" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 707 revolutions per mile.
215/80R15 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
215/80R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 28.54 inches (725 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.77 inches (172 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 89.7 inches (2,278 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 707 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 439 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 28.5x8.5R15 |
| 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 215/80R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 215/80R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/65R15 | 28.56" | 10.43" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R15 | 28.50" | 9.65" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 285/60R15 | 28.46" | 11.22" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R15 | 28.72" | 8.07" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R15 | 28.29" | 8.86" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R15 | 28.88" | 9.25" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R15 | 28.05" | 7.68" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R15 | 28.05" | 10.04" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R15 | 29.06" | 10.04" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/65R15 | 29.07" | 10.83" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R15 | 27.99" | 10.83" | −1.9% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R15 | 27.95" | 9.25" | −2.1% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/65R16 | 16" | 28.54" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 335/40R18 | 18" | 28.55" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/60R16 | 16" | 28.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/75R17 | 17" | 28.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/65R17 | 17" | 28.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/60R17 | 17" | 28.57" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/35R21 | 21" | 28.58" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 345/35R19 | 19" | 28.51" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/30R22 | 22" | 28.50" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 205/65R18 | 18" | 28.49" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 335/25R22 | 22" | 28.59" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/70R14 | 14" | 28.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 205/80R15narrower: 27.9" × 8.1"
- 225/80R15wider: 29.2" × 8.9"
- 215/75R15lower profile: 27.7" × 8.5"
- 215/85R15taller sidewall: 29.4" × 8.5"
Compare 215/80R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 215/80R15 tire?
- A 215/80R15 tire is 28.5 inches tall (725 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 6.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/80R15 mean?
- 215/80R15 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/80R15 tire make?
- About 707 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 89.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/80R15 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 265/65R15 instead of 215/80R15?
- 265/65R15 is +0.02 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.