215/60R15 tire size
A 215/60R15 tire is 215 mm wide with a 129.0 mm sidewall, 60% of the width, on a 15-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 639.0 mm, or about 25.2 inches, tall. No model in our data leaves the factory on it, but it can replace the original size on 4 models within 3% of the height.
Overall height
639.0 mm
25.2 in
Sidewall
129.0 mm
60%
Circumference
2,007 mm
Revs per km
498
Actual dimensions of 215/60R15
| Section width | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
| Sidewall height | 129.0 mm (5.08 in) |
| Rim diameter | 15 in (381.0 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 639.0 mm (25.2 in) |
| Circumference | 2,007 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 498 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 25.2x8.5R15 |
Worked out: sidewall 215 x 0.6 = 129 mm, rim 15 x 25.4 = 381 mm, overall 381 + (129 x 2) = 639.0 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 639.0 = 2,007 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.01 m, which is 498 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 215/60R15 from the factory
No model sold in Thailand in our data leaves the factory on 215/60R15.
Cars that can switch to 215/60R15
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 215/60R15. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
Sizes that can replace 215/60R15
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 215/60R15. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/60R16 | 640.4 mm | +1.4 mm (+0.22%) | 100.2 km/h | 117.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 205/50R17 | 636.8 mm | −2.2 mm (−0.34%) | 99.7 km/h | 102.5 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 215/55R16 | 642.9 mm | +3.9 mm (+0.61%) | 100.6 km/h | 118.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/45R17 | 643.3 mm | +4.3 mm (+0.67%) | 100.7 km/h | 105.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/65R15 | 634.5 mm | −4.5 mm (−0.70%) | 99.3 km/h | 126.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 225/45R17 | 634.3 mm | −4.7 mm (−0.74%) | 99.3 km/h | 101.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/55R16 | 631.9 mm | −7.1 mm (−1.11%) | 98.9 km/h | 112.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 225/50R16 | 631.4 mm | −7.6 mm (−1.19%) | 98.8 km/h | 112.5 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 195/65R15 at 634.5 mm, −4.5 mm (−0.70%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 99.3 km/h. Ground clearance drops by about 2.3 mm.
- Moving up to 16-inch wheels, the closest height match is 195/60R16 (+0.22%), with the sidewall dropping from 129.0 mm to 117.0 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 215/60R15 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.
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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 215/60R15
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 215/60R15 94T, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 94 | 670 kg | 2,680 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
215/60R15 questions
How tall is a 215/60R15 tire?
About 25.2 inches, or 639.0 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 129.0 mm tall and the tire is 215 mm (8.5 in) wide.
Which cars use 215/60R15 tires?
No car in our data is fitted with 215/60R15 from the factory, but its height is close to the original size on Nissan Almera, Mazda2, Suzuki Ertiga and Honda City / City Hatchback, so it works as a replacement size.
Can I fit 195/65R15 instead of 215/60R15?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −0.70% (−4.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 99.3 km/h. The tread is 20 mm narrower. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 215/60R15 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 94: 670 kg per tire, 2,680 kg across four. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 215/60R15 94T.
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.