265/45R15 tire size in inches
A 265/45R15 tire measures
24.4" tall × 10.4" wide
4.69" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 827 revolutions per mile.
265/45R15 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 45% as tall as the tire is wide (119 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
265/45R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 24.39 inches (620 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.69 inches (119 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 76.6 inches (1,946 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 827 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 514 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.5" to 10.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 24.4x10.4R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 45% |
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 265/45R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 265/45R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/65R15 | 24.47" | 7.28" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 215/55R15 | 24.31" | 8.46" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/50R15 | 24.25" | 9.25" | −0.6% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 195/60R15 | 24.21" | 7.68" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 175/70R15 | 24.65" | 6.89" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 245/50R15 | 24.65" | 9.65" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 165/70R15 | 24.09" | 6.50" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 205/60R15 | 24.69" | 8.07" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 165/75R15 | 24.74" | 6.50" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 225/55R15 | 24.74" | 8.86" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/45R15 | 24.04" | 10.04" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/45R15 | 24.74" | 10.83" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165/80R14 | 14" | 24.39" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/40R17 | 17" | 24.40" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 155/85R14 | 14" | 24.37" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/25R19 | 19" | 24.41" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/25R20 | 20" | 24.43" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/40R16 | 16" | 24.35" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 175/75R14 | 14" | 24.33" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 195/55R16 | 16" | 24.44" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/45R16 | 16" | 24.33" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 205/40R18 | 18" | 24.46" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 215/50R16 | 16" | 24.46" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 225/30R19 | 19" | 24.31" | −0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/45R15narrower: 24.0" × 10.0"
- 275/45R15wider: 24.7" × 10.8"
- 265/50R15taller sidewall: 25.4" × 10.4"
Compare 265/45R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/45R15 tire?
- A 265/45R15 tire is 24.4 inches tall (620 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 4.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/45R15 mean?
- 265/45R15 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 45% as tall as the tire is wide (119 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/45R15 tire make?
- About 827 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 76.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/45R15 tire?
- Roughly 8.5" to 10.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 185/65R15 instead of 265/45R15?
- 185/65R15 is +0.08 inches (+0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.2 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.