225/65R15 tire size in inches
A 225/65R15 tire measures
26.5" tall × 8.9" wide
5.76" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 761 revolutions per mile.
225/65R15 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (146 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
225/65R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.52 inches (674 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.86 inches (225 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.76 inches (146 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 83.3 inches (2,116 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 761 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 473 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.5x8.9R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 65% |
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 225/65R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 225/65R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/75R15 | 26.52" | 7.68" | 0.0% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R15 | 26.48" | 10.43" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R15 | 26.57" | 9.65" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R15 | 26.65" | 7.28" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 175/85R15 | 26.71" | 6.89" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 205/70R15 | 26.30" | 8.07" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 285/50R15 | 26.22" | 11.22" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R15 | 26.85" | 8.46" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 275/55R15 | 26.91" | 10.83" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R15 | 26.10" | 9.25" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 165/85R15 | 26.04" | 6.50" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R15 | 26.04" | 10.04" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/60R14 | 14" | 26.52" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/70R13 | 13" | 26.50" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/30R20 | 20" | 26.50" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/65R16 | 16" | 26.49" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/65R14 | 14" | 26.54" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/80R13 | 13" | 26.54" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/30R21 | 21" | 26.55" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/35R20 | 20" | 26.48" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 185/65R17 | 17" | 26.47" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 215/50R18 | 18" | 26.46" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 275/35R19 | 19" | 26.58" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 295/45R16 | 16" | 26.45" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 215/65R15narrower: 26.0" × 8.5"
- 235/65R15wider: 27.0" × 9.3"
- 225/60R15lower profile: 25.6" × 8.9"
- 225/70R15taller sidewall: 27.4" × 8.9"
Compare 225/65R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 225/65R15 tire?
- A 225/65R15 tire is 26.5 inches tall (674 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.9 inches wide with 5.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 225/65R15 mean?
- 225/65R15 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (146 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 225/65R15 tire make?
- About 761 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 83.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 225/65R15 tire?
- Roughly 6.0" to 7.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 195/75R15 instead of 225/65R15?
- 195/75R15 is 0.00 inches (0.0%) 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.