265/50R15 tire size in inches
A 265/50R15 tire measures
25.4" tall × 10.4" wide
5.22" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 793 revolutions per mile.
265/50R15 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (133 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
265/50R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.43 inches (646 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.22 inches (133 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 79.9 inches (2,029 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 793 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 493 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.4x10.4R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 50% |
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 265/50R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 265/50R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165/80R15 | 25.39" | 6.50" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 205/65R15 | 25.49" | 8.07" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 175/75R15 | 25.33" | 6.89" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R15 | 25.61" | 9.65" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/60R15 | 25.63" | 8.86" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 185/70R15 | 25.20" | 7.28" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/55R15 | 25.18" | 9.25" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 215/60R15 | 25.16" | 8.46" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 195/70R15 | 25.75" | 7.68" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 285/45R15 | 25.10" | 11.22" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 275/50R15 | 25.83" | 10.83" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/50R15 | 25.04" | 10.04" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/25R21 | 21" | 25.43" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/55R17 | 17" | 25.44" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/25R20 | 20" | 25.41" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/40R19 | 19" | 25.46" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 305/35R17 | 17" | 25.41" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/50R17 | 17" | 25.46" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/70R13 | 13" | 25.40" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/40R18 | 18" | 25.40" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 185/65R16 | 16" | 25.47" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 325/25R19 | 19" | 25.40" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/35R19 | 19" | 25.48" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/55R14 | 14" | 25.48" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/50R15narrower: 25.0" × 10.0"
- 275/50R15wider: 25.8" × 10.8"
- 265/45R15lower profile: 24.4" × 10.4"
- 265/55R15taller sidewall: 26.5" × 10.4"
Compare 265/50R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/50R15 tire?
- A 265/50R15 tire is 25.4 inches tall (646 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 5.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/50R15 mean?
- 265/50R15 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (133 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/50R15 tire make?
- About 793 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 79.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/50R15 tire?
- Roughly 7.5" to 9.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 165/80R15 instead of 265/50R15?
- 165/80R15 is −0.04 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.