275/60R15 tire size in inches
A 275/60R15 tire measures
28.0" tall × 10.8" wide
6.50" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 720 revolutions per mile.
275/60R15 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (165 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
275/60R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.99 inches (711 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.83 inches (275 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.50 inches (165 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 87.9 inches (2,234 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 720 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 448 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 28.0x10.8R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 60% |
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 275/60R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 275/60R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/70R15 | 27.95" | 9.25" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R15 | 28.05" | 7.68" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R15 | 28.05" | 10.04" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R15 | 27.91" | 8.07" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R15 | 28.29" | 8.86" | +1.1% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R15 | 27.70" | 8.46" | −1.1% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R15 | 27.54" | 9.65" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R15 | 27.52" | 10.43" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 285/60R15 | 28.46" | 11.22" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R15 | 28.50" | 9.65" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 215/80R15 | 28.54" | 8.46" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/65R15 | 28.56" | 10.43" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355/25R21 | 21" | 27.99" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/65R17 | 17" | 28.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/25R22 | 22" | 28.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/65R18 | 18" | 27.98" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 285/40R19 | 19" | 27.98" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/45R20 | 20" | 27.97" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 295/30R21 | 21" | 27.97" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/30R22 | 22" | 28.02" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/65R16 | 16" | 28.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/35R21 | 21" | 28.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 325/35R19 | 19" | 27.96" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/40R20 | 20" | 28.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 265/60R15narrower: 27.5" × 10.4"
- 285/60R15wider: 28.5" × 11.2"
- 275/55R15lower profile: 26.9" × 10.8"
- 275/65R15taller sidewall: 29.1" × 10.8"
Compare 275/60R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 275/60R15 tire?
- A 275/60R15 tire is 28.0 inches tall (711 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.8 inches wide with 6.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 275/60R15 mean?
- 275/60R15 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (165 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 275/60R15 tire make?
- About 720 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 87.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 275/60R15 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 235/70R15 instead of 275/60R15?
- 235/70R15 is −0.04 inches (−0.1%) 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.