185/60R15 tire size
A 185/60R15 tire is 185 mm wide with a 111.0 mm sidewall, 60% of the width, on a 15-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 603.0 mm, or about 23.7 inches, tall. Our data lists 5 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly sedans and hatchbacks.
Overall height
603.0 mm
23.7 in
Sidewall
111.0 mm
60%
Circumference
1,894 mm
Revs per km
528
Actual dimensions of 185/60R15
| Section width | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Sidewall height | 111.0 mm (4.37 in) |
| Rim diameter | 15 in (381.0 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 603.0 mm (23.7 in) |
| Circumference | 1,894 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 528 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 23.7x7.3R15 |
Worked out: sidewall 185 x 0.6 = 111 mm, rim 15 x 25.4 = 381 mm, overall 381 + (111 x 2) = 603.0 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 603.0 = 1,894 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 1.89 m, which is 528 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 185/60R15 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 185/60R15; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Vios | 2013–2022 | 15-inch wheel grades | headlightmag.com |
| Toyota Yaris (Hatchback) | 2017–present | 15-inch wheel grades | headlightmag.com |
| Toyota Yaris ATIV | 2017–2022 | 15-inch wheel grades | headlightmag.com |
| Honda City / City Hatchback | 2023–present | S | honda.co.th |
| Honda City / City Hatchback | 2020–2023 | 15-inch wheel grades | headlightmag.com |
Cars that can switch to 185/60R15
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 185/60R15. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda City2014–2019 | 175/65R15 | −0.90% | Same wheel |
| Honda Jazz (GK)2014–2021 | 175/65R15 | −0.90% | Same wheel |
| Suzuki Swift2018–2023 | 175/65R15 | −0.90% | Same wheel |
| Nissan March2010–2022 | 175/60R15 | +2.03% | Same wheel |
| Mazda22015–present | 185/65R15 | −2.98% | Same wheel |
| Suzuki Ertiga2019–present | 185/65R15 | −2.98% | Same wheel |
Sizes that can replace 185/60R15
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 185/60R15. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/40R17 | 603.8 mm | +0.8 mm (+0.13%) | 100.1 km/h | 86.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 195/50R16 | 601.4 mm | −1.6 mm (−0.27%) | 99.7 km/h | 97.5 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 175/70R14 | 600.6 mm | −2.4 mm (−0.40%) | 99.6 km/h | 122.5 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 175/65R15 | 608.5 mm | +5.5 mm (+0.91%) | 100.9 km/h | 113.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 185/55R16 | 609.9 mm | +6.9 mm (+1.14%) | 101.1 km/h | 101.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 185/65R14 | 596.1 mm | −6.9 mm (−1.14%) | 98.9 km/h | 120.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/40R17 | 595.8 mm | −7.2 mm (−1.19%) | 98.8 km/h | 82.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/55R15 | 595.5 mm | −7.5 mm (−1.24%) | 98.8 km/h | 107.3 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 175/65R15 at 608.5 mm, +5.5 mm (+0.91%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 100.9 km/h. Ground clearance rises by about 2.8 mm.
- Moving up to 16-inch wheels, the closest height match is 195/50R16 (−0.27%), with the sidewall dropping from 111.0 mm to 97.5 mm.
- Going down to 14-inch wheels, 175/70R14 (−0.40%) 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 185/60R15 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.
Check current prices
Search by brand
Links open marketplace search results; prices change constantly and not every brand makes this size.
Load index and speed rating for 185/60R15
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 185/60R15 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
185/60R15 questions
How tall is a 185/60R15 tire?
About 23.7 inches, or 603.0 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 111.0 mm tall and the tire is 185 mm (7.3 in) wide.
Which cars use 185/60R15 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 185/60R15 comes on Toyota Vios, Toyota Yaris (Hatchback), Toyota Yaris ATIV and Honda City / City Hatchback.
Can I fit 175/65R15 instead of 185/60R15?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by +0.91% (+5.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 100.9 km/h. The tread is 10 mm narrower. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 185/60R15 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 185/60R15 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.