265/85R15 tire size in inches
A 265/85R15 tire measures
32.7" tall × 10.4" wide
8.87" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 616 revolutions per mile.
265/85R15 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (225 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
265/85R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 32.74 inches (832 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 8.87 inches (225 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 102.8 inches (2,612 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 616 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 383 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 32.7x10.4R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 85% |
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 265/85R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 265/85R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/80R15 | 32.95" | 11.22" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 33x12.50R15 | 33.00" | 12.50" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 275/80R15 | 32.32" | 10.83" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 275/85R15 | 33.41" | 10.83" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 255/85R15 | 32.07" | 10.04" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 32x11.50R15 | 32.00" | 11.50" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 285/75R15 | 31.83" | 11.22" | −2.8% | 58.3 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/70R17 | 17" | 32.71" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 295/55R20 | 20" | 32.78" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/80R16 | 16" | 32.69" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 315/35R24 | 24" | 32.68" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 325/50R20 | 20" | 32.80" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/45R22 | 22" | 32.81" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 275/40R24 | 24" | 32.66" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 265/75R17 | 17" | 32.65" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 275/50R22 | 22" | 32.83" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 285/75R16 | 16" | 32.83" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 315/55R19 | 19" | 32.64" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 295/50R21 | 21" | 32.61" | −0.4% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 265/85R15 tire?
- A 265/85R15 tire is 32.7 inches tall (832 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 8.9 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/85R15 mean?
- 265/85R15 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (225 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/85R15 tire make?
- About 616 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 102.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/85R15 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 285/80R15 instead of 265/85R15?
- 285/80R15 is +0.22 inches (+0.7%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.4 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.