215/70R15 tire size

A 215/70R15 tire is 215 mm wide with a sidewall 70% of its width (150.5 mm), fits a 15-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 682 mm (26.9 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width215 mm8.46 in
Sidewall height150.5 mm5.93 in
Rim diameter381.0 mm15 in
Overall diameter682.0 mm26.85 in
Circumference2,142.6 mm84.35 in
Revolutions467 per km751 per mile

Reading the size 215/70R15

215Width in mm70Aspect 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 215/70R15

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
225/50R18682 mm+0.0%100.0Compare
245/35R20680 mm-0.4%99.6Compare
225/55R17679 mm-0.4%99.6Compare
245/40R19679 mm-0.5%99.5Compare
215/65R16686 mm+0.6%100.6Compare
245/45R18678 mm-0.6%99.4Compare
255/35R20686 mm+0.7%100.7
255/40R19687 mm+0.7%100.7

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Other 15-inch sizes

175/65R15185/55R15185/60R15185/65R15195/50R15195/55R15195/60R15195/65R15205/60R15205/65R15235/75R15