285/65R15 tire size in inches
A 285/65R15 tire measures
29.6" tall × 11.2" wide
7.29" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 682 revolutions per mile.
285/65R15 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (185 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
285/65R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.59 inches (752 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.22 inches (285 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.29 inches (185 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 92.9 inches (2,361 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 682 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 424 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 29.6x11.2R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 65% |
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 285/65R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 285/65R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/70R15 | 29.61" | 10.43" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 245/75R15 | 29.47" | 9.65" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 215/85R15 | 29.39" | 8.46" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 235/80R15 | 29.80" | 9.25" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/80R15 | 29.17" | 8.86" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 30x9.50R15 | 30.00" | 9.50" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 225/85R15 | 30.06" | 8.86" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/75R15 | 30.06" | 10.04" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 275/65R15 | 29.07" | 10.83" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R15 | 29.06" | 10.04" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 275/70R15 | 30.16" | 10.83" | +1.9% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R15 | 28.88" | 9.25" | −2.4% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/35R22 | 22" | 29.58" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/60R18 | 18" | 29.57" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/40R20 | 20" | 29.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/55R19 | 19" | 29.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/25R24 | 24" | 29.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/65R16 | 16" | 29.56" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 295/50R18 | 18" | 29.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 335/40R19 | 19" | 29.55" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/60R19 | 19" | 29.63" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/80R16 | 16" | 29.54" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/65R17 | 17" | 29.54" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/50R20 | 20" | 29.65" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 275/65R15narrower: 29.1" × 10.8"
- 285/60R15lower profile: 28.5" × 11.2"
- 285/70R15taller sidewall: 30.7" × 11.2"
Compare 285/65R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 285/65R15 tire?
- A 285/65R15 tire is 29.6 inches tall (752 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.2 inches wide with 7.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 285/65R15 mean?
- 285/65R15 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (185 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 285/65R15 tire make?
- About 682 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 92.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 285/65R15 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 265/70R15 instead of 285/65R15?
- 265/70R15 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.