215/70R15C tire size
A 215/70R15C tire is 215 mm wide with a 150.5 mm sidewall, 70% of the width, on a 15-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 682.0 mm, or about 26.9 inches, tall. Our data lists 1 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly pickups.
Overall height
682.0 mm
26.9 in
Sidewall
150.5 mm
70%
Circumference
2,143 mm
Revs per km
467
Actual dimensions of 215/70R15C
| Section width | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
| Sidewall height | 150.5 mm (5.93 in) |
| Rim diameter | 15 in (381.0 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 682.0 mm (26.9 in) |
| Circumference | 2,143 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 467 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 26.9x8.5R15 |
Worked out: sidewall 215 x 0.7 = 150.5 mm, rim 15 x 25.4 = 381 mm, overall 381 + (150.5 x 2) = 682.0 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 682.0 = 2,143 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.14 m, which is 467 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 215/70R15C from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 215/70R15C; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Triton | 2024–present | Single Cab PRO, Double Cab PRO 2WD | mitsubishi-motors.co.th |
Cars that can switch to 215/70R15C
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 215/70R15C. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Hilux CHAMP2023–present | 195R14C | +2.16% | Needs 15-inch wheels |
Sizes that can replace 215/70R15C
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 215/70R15C. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/65R16C | 685.9 mm | +3.9 mm (+0.57%) | 100.6 km/h | 139.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195R14C | 667.6 mm | −14.4 mm (−2.11%) | 97.9 km/h | 156.0 mm | Within range | Compare |
- The closest is 215/65R16C at 685.9 mm, +3.9 mm (+0.57%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 100.6 km/h. Ground clearance rises by about 1.9 mm.
- Moving up to 16-inch wheels, the closest height match is 215/65R16C (+0.57%), with the sidewall dropping from 150.5 mm to 139.8 mm.
- Going down to 14-inch wheels, 195R14C (−2.11%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 156.0 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 215/70R15C tires
Commercial (C) tires are priced by ply rating and load index. If the truck carries heavy loads, do not drop to a passenger tire to save money.
Check the production date in the DOT code before paying.
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Load index and speed rating for 215/70R15C
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 215/70R15C 109/107R, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single fitment | 109 | 1,030 kg | 4,120 kg |
| Dual fitment | 107 | 975 kg | — |
The same dimensions also come as a passenger tire, 215/70R15, with a very different load rating, so check which one your car runs.
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
R
170 km/h
S
180 km/h
215/70R15C questions
How tall is a 215/70R15C tire?
About 26.9 inches, or 682.0 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 150.5 mm tall and the tire is 215 mm (8.5 in) wide.
Which cars use 215/70R15C tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 215/70R15C comes on Mitsubishi Triton.
Can I fit 215/65R16C instead of 215/70R15C?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by +0.57% (+3.9 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 100.6 km/h. It also needs 16-inch wheels. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 215/70R15C tire carry?
215/70R15C is a commercial tire rated 109/107: 1,030 kg per tire fitted singly (4,120 kg across four), and 975 kg per tire when fitted as duals.
To compare other sizes yourself, use the tire size calculator; changing rim size, try plus/minus sizing; and see speedometer error by speed.