265/70R15 tire size in inches
A 265/70R15 tire measures
29.6" tall × 10.4" wide
7.30" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 681 revolutions per mile.
265/70R15 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (186 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
265/70R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.61 inches (752 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.30 inches (186 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 93.0 inches (2,362 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 681 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 423 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 29.6x10.4R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
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 265/70R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 265/70R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/65R15 | 29.59" | 11.22" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 245/75R15 | 29.47" | 9.65" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 235/80R15 | 29.80" | 9.25" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 215/85R15 | 29.39" | 8.46" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 30x9.50R15 | 30.00" | 9.50" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 225/80R15 | 29.17" | 8.86" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 225/85R15 | 30.06" | 8.86" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/75R15 | 30.06" | 10.04" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 275/65R15 | 29.07" | 10.83" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R15 | 29.06" | 10.04" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 275/70R15 | 30.16" | 10.83" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R15 | 28.88" | 9.25" | −2.5% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/40R20 | 20" | 29.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/55R19 | 19" | 29.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 285/25R24 | 24" | 29.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/50R18 | 18" | 29.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/60R19 | 19" | 29.63" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/35R22 | 22" | 29.58" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/60R18 | 18" | 29.57" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/50R20 | 20" | 29.65" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/75R14 | 14" | 29.65" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/65R16 | 16" | 29.56" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/40R21 | 21" | 29.66" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 335/40R19 | 19" | 29.55" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/70R15narrower: 29.1" × 10.0"
- 275/70R15wider: 30.2" × 10.8"
- 265/65R15lower profile: 28.6" × 10.4"
- 265/75R15taller sidewall: 30.6" × 10.4"
Compare 265/70R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/70R15 tire?
- A 265/70R15 tire is 29.6 inches tall (752 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 7.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/70R15 mean?
- 265/70R15 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (186 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/70R15 tire make?
- About 681 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 93.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/70R15 tire?
- Roughly 7.0" to 8.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 285/65R15 instead of 265/70R15?
- 285/65R15 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.