285/60R15 tire size in inches
A 285/60R15 tire measures
28.5" tall × 11.2" wide
6.73" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 709 revolutions per mile.
285/60R15 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (171 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
285/60R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 28.46 inches (723 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.22 inches (285 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.73 inches (171 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 89.4 inches (2,271 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 709 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 440 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 28.5x11.2R15 |
| 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 285/60R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 285/60R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/70R15 | 28.50" | 9.65" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 215/80R15 | 28.54" | 8.46" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/65R15 | 28.56" | 10.43" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R15 | 28.29" | 8.86" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R15 | 28.72" | 8.07" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R15 | 28.05" | 7.68" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R15 | 28.88" | 9.25" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R15 | 28.05" | 10.04" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R15 | 27.99" | 10.83" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R15 | 27.95" | 9.25" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R15 | 27.91" | 8.07" | −1.9% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R15 | 29.06" | 10.04" | +2.1% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/50R20 | 20" | 28.46" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/75R14 | 14" | 28.47" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/35R22 | 22" | 28.48" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/55R17 | 17" | 28.48" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/45R18 | 18" | 28.45" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 315/30R21 | 21" | 28.44" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/65R18 | 18" | 28.49" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/80R13 | 13" | 28.43" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/50R18 | 18" | 28.43" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/30R22 | 22" | 28.50" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 345/35R19 | 19" | 28.51" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 195/75R17 | 17" | 28.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 275/60R15narrower: 28.0" × 10.8"
- 285/55R15lower profile: 27.3" × 11.2"
- 285/65R15taller sidewall: 29.6" × 11.2"
Compare 285/60R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 285/60R15 tire?
- A 285/60R15 tire is 28.5 inches tall (723 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.2 inches wide with 6.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 285/60R15 mean?
- 285/60R15 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (171 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 285/60R15 tire make?
- About 709 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 89.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 285/60R15 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 245/70R15 instead of 285/60R15?
- 245/70R15 is +0.04 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.