What does 275/50R15 mean?
275/50R15 is a tire size with the following dimensions:
- 275 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.
- 50 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.
275/50R15 Tire Conversion
Dimensions | Inches | Millimeters |
Tire Diameter | 25.8 in | 656 mm |
Section Width | 10.8 in | 275 mm |
Rim Height | 15 in | 381 mm |
Sidewall Height | 5.4 in | 137.5 mm |
Circumference | 81.1 in | 2060.9 mm |
Revolutions | 780.9 revs/mile |
FAQ About 275/50R15 Tire
How tall is a 275/50R15 tire?
The height (or diameter) of a 275/50R15 tire is 25.8 inches
How wide is a 275/50R15 tire?
The width of a 275/50R15 tire is 275 mm, which is about 10.8 inches.
What size rim fits a 275/50R15 tire?
A 275/50R15 tire fits on a rim that is 15 inches in diameter.
What does the 50 in a 275/50R15 tire mean?
The 50 in a 275/50R15 tire refers to the aspect ratio, meaning the height of the tire's sidewall is 50% of its width.
Alternative Tire Sizes for 275/50R15
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 275/50R15:
Tire Size | Diameter | Rim |
---|---|---|
165/80R15 | 25.4″ (-1.6%) | 15 x 4.0-5.5 |
175/75R15 | 25.3″ (-1.9%) | 15 x 4.5-6.0 |
185/70R15 | 25.2″ (-2.3%) | 15 x 4.5-6.0 |
195/70R15 | 25.7″ (-0.4%) | 15 x 5.0-6.5 |
195/75R15 | 26.5″ (2.7%) | 15 x 5.0-7.0 |
205/65R15 | 25.5″ (-1.2%) | 15 x 5.5-7.5 |
205/70R15 | 26.3″ (1.9%) | 15 x 5.0-7.0 |
215/60R15 | 25.2″ (-2.3%) | 15 x 6.0-7.5 |
215/65R15 | 26.0″ (0.8%) | 15 x 6.0-7.5 |
225/60R15 | 25.6″ (-0.8%) | 15 x 6.0-8.0 |
225/65R15 | 26.5″ (2.7%) | 15 x 6.0-8.0 |
235/55R15 | 25.2″ (-2.3%) | 15 x 6.5-8.5 |
235/60R15 | 26.1″ (1.2%) | 15 x 6.5-8.5 |
255/55R15 | 26.0″ (0.8%) | 15 x 7.0-9.0 |
265/50R15 | 25.4″ (-1.6%) | 15 x 7.5-9.5 |
285/50R15 | 26.2″ (1.6%) | 15 x 8.0-10.0 |