175/65R15 tire size
A 175/65R15 tire is 175 mm wide with a 113.8 mm sidewall, 65% of the width, on a 15-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 608.5 mm, or about 24.0 inches, tall. Our data lists 3 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly hatchbacks and sedans.
Overall height
608.5 mm
24.0 in
Sidewall
113.8 mm
65%
Circumference
1,912 mm
Revs per km
523
Actual dimensions of 175/65R15
| Section width | 175 mm (6.9 in) |
| Sidewall height | 113.8 mm (4.48 in) |
| Rim diameter | 15 in (381.0 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 608.5 mm (24.0 in) |
| Circumference | 1,912 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 523 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 24.0x6.9R15 |
Worked out: sidewall 175 x 0.65 = 113.75 mm, rim 15 x 25.4 = 381 mm, overall 381 + (113.75 x 2) = 608.5 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 608.5 = 1,912 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 1.91 m, which is 523 turns per kilometer. New to sidewall codes? See how to read a tire size.
These are nominal figures from the standard formula. Real tires vary slightly by brand and squat a little under the weight of the car.
Cars fitted with 175/65R15 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 175/65R15; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda City | 2014–2019 | S, V, V+ | headlightmag.com |
| Honda Jazz (GK) | 2014–2021 | 15-inch wheel grades | headlightmag.com |
| Suzuki Swift | 2018–2023 | 15-inch wheel grades | headlightmag.com |
Cars that can switch to 175/65R15
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 175/65R15. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Vios2013–2022 | 185/60R15 | +0.91% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Yaris (Hatchback)2017–present | 185/60R15 | +0.91% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Yaris ATIV2017–2022 | 185/60R15 | +0.91% | Same wheel |
| Honda City / City Hatchback2023–present | 185/60R15 | +0.91% | Same wheel |
| Honda City / City Hatchback2020–2023 | 185/60R15 | +0.91% | Same wheel |
| Mazda22015–present | 185/65R15 | −2.09% | Same wheel |
| Suzuki Ertiga2019–present | 185/65R15 | −2.09% | Same wheel |
| Nissan March2010–2022 | 175/60R15 | +2.96% | Same wheel |
Sizes that can replace 175/65R15
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 175/65R15. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/55R16 | 609.9 mm | +1.4 mm (+0.23%) | 100.2 km/h | 101.8 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 205/50R16 | 611.4 mm | +2.9 mm (+0.48%) | 100.5 km/h | 102.5 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 185/60R15 | 603.0 mm | −5.5 mm (−0.90%) | 99.1 km/h | 111.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/60R15 | 615.0 mm | +6.5 mm (+1.07%) | 101.1 km/h | 117.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/50R16 | 601.4 mm | −7.1 mm (−1.17%) | 98.8 km/h | 97.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/45R17 | 616.3 mm | +7.8 mm (+1.28%) | 101.3 km/h | 92.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 175/70R14 | 600.6 mm | −7.9 mm (−1.30%) | 98.7 km/h | 122.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/55R16 | 620.9 mm | +12.4 mm (+2.04%) | 102.0 km/h | 107.3 mm | Within range | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 185/60R15 at 603.0 mm, −5.5 mm (−0.90%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 99.1 km/h. Ground clearance drops by about 2.8 mm.
- Moving up to 16-inch wheels, the closest height match is 185/55R16 (+0.23%), with the sidewall dropping from 113.8 mm to 101.8 mm.
- Going down to 14-inch wheels, 175/70R14 (−1.30%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 122.5 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 175/65R15 tires
Passenger tires in this size come in eco, comfort and sport lines. Japanese and European brands usually cost more than Asian ones, and the difference shows in noise, wet braking and tread life.
Check the production date in the DOT code before paying.
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Links open marketplace search results; prices change constantly and not every brand makes this size.
Load index and speed rating for 175/65R15
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 175/65R15 84T, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 84 | 500 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 88 | 560 kg | 2,240 kg |
The new tire's load index and speed symbol must be no lower than the door placard, and it only carries its rated load at the correct pressure.
Common speed symbols in this size
T
190 km/h
H
210 km/h
175/65R15 questions
How tall is a 175/65R15 tire?
About 24.0 inches, or 608.5 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 113.8 mm tall and the tire is 175 mm (6.9 in) wide.
Which cars use 175/65R15 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 175/65R15 comes on Honda City, Honda Jazz (GK) and Suzuki Swift.
Can I fit 185/60R15 instead of 175/65R15?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −0.90% (−5.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 99.1 km/h. The tread is 10 mm wider. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 175/65R15 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 84: 500 kg per tire, 2,000 kg across four. XL versions are rated 88, or 560 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 175/65R15 84T.
Other 15-inch sizes
To compare other sizes yourself, use the tire size calculator; changing rim size, try plus/minus sizing; and see speedometer error by speed.