185/55R15 tire size

A 185/55R15 tire is 185 mm wide with a sidewall 55% of its width (101.8 mm), fits a 15-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 584 mm (23.0 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width185 mm7.28 in
Sidewall height101.8 mm4.01 in
Rim diameter381.0 mm15 in
Overall diameter584.5 mm23.01 in
Circumference1,836.3 mm72.29 in
Revolutions545 per km876 per mile

Reading the size 185/55R15

185Width in mm55Aspect ratio (sidewall % of width)RRadial construction15Rim diameter in inches

The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. Replacement tires should match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.

Alternative sizes within 3% of 185/55R15

A replacement size should stay within about 3% of the original diameter so the speedometer, ABS and transmission stay accurate. Always check clearance, load index and the vehicle manufacturer's approved sizes.

SizeDiameterDifferenceSpeedo reads 100 → actual
175/65R14583 mm-0.2%99.8Compare
165/70R14587 mm+0.4%100.4Compare
155/80R13578 mm-1.1%98.9Compare
205/45R16591 mm+1.1%101.1Compare
185/60R14578 mm-1.2%98.8Compare
195/50R15576 mm-1.5%98.5Compare
175/70R13575 mm-1.6%98.4Compare
195/55R15596 mm+1.9%101.9

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