205/60R15 tire size

A 205/60R15 tire is 205 mm wide with a sidewall 60% of its width (123.0 mm), fits a 15-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 627 mm (24.7 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width205 mm8.07 in
Sidewall height123.0 mm4.84 in
Rim diameter381.0 mm15 in
Overall diameter627.0 mm24.69 in
Circumference1,969.8 mm77.55 in
Revolutions508 per km817 per mile

Reading the size 205/60R15

205Width in mm60Aspect 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 205/60R15

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
195/70R14629 mm+0.3%100.3Compare
215/45R17625 mm-0.3%99.7Compare
205/55R16632 mm+0.8%100.8Compare
185/65R15622 mm-0.9%99.1Compare
195/55R16621 mm-1.0%99.0Compare
225/45R17634 mm+1.2%101.2Compare
195/65R15634 mm+1.2%101.2
205/50R17637 mm+1.6%101.6

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