What does 215/80R15 mean?
215/80R15 is a tire size with the following dimensions:
- 215 is the width of the tire in millimeters. This number also indicates the appropriate width of the rim on which the tire should be mounted.
- 80 is the aspect ratio, which is the ratio of the tire's height to its width. This affects the tire's handling and ride comfort
- R indicates the tire's construction type, meaning it has a radial construction. This provides stability and precision to the tire.
- 15 is the diameter of the wheel in inches, on which the tire is to be mounted.
215/80R15 Tire Conversion
Dimensions | Inches | Millimeters |
Tire Diameter | 28.5 in | 725 mm |
Section Width | 8.5 in | 215 mm |
Rim Height | 15 in | 381 mm |
Sidewall Height | 6.8 in | 172 mm |
Circumference | 89.7 in | 2277.7 mm |
Revolutions | 706.6 revs/mile |
FAQ About 215/80R15 Tire
How tall is a 215/80R15 tire?
The height (or diameter) of a 215/80R15 tire is 28.5 inches
How wide is a 215/80R15 tire?
The width of a 215/80R15 tire is 215 mm, which is about 8.5 inches.
What size rim fits a 215/80R15 tire?
A 215/80R15 tire fits on a rim that is 15 inches in diameter.
What does the 80 in a 215/80R15 tire mean?
The 80 in a 215/80R15 tire refers to the aspect ratio, meaning the height of the tire's sidewall is 80% of its width.
Alternative Tire Sizes for 215/80R15
Typically, it's recommended to choose a tire with a diameter (height) within 3% of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tire size.
However, keep in mind that this is a general guideline and not an absolute rule.
Here are some tire sizes that are compatible with the 215/80R15:
Tire Size | Diameter | Rim |
---|---|---|
245/70R15 | 28.5″ (Equal) | 15 x 6.5-8.0 |
215/75R15 | 27.7″ (-2.8%) | 15 x 5.5-7.0 |
225/75R15 | 28.3″ (-0.7%) | 15 x 6.0-7.5 |
225/80R15 | 29.2″ (2.5%) | 15 x 6.0-7.5 |
235/70R15 | 28.0″ (-1.8%) | 15 x 6.0-8.0 |
235/75R15 | 28.9″ (1.4%) | 15 x 6.0-8.0 |
255/65R15 | 28.1″ (-1.4%) | 15 x 7.0-9.0 |
255/70R15 | 29.1″ (2.1%) | 15 x 6.5-8.5 |
275/60R15 | 28.0″ (-1.8%) | 15 x 7.5-9.5 |
295/55R15 | 27.8″ (-2.5%) | 15 x 8.0-10.5 |
295/60R15 | 28.9″ (1.4%) | 15 x 8.0-9.5 |
325/50R15 | 27.8″ (-2.5%) | 15 x 9.0-11.0 |