215/70R15 in inches
A 215/70R15 tire stands 26.9 inches tall and is 8.5 inches wide. It fits a 15-inch wheel.
Tall
26.9″
682 mm
Wide
8.5″
215 mm
Wheel
15″
rim diameter
Cars that come with 215/70R15
Similar-height sizes
Within 3% of 215/70R15, so your speedometer stays close.
| Size | Height | vs 215/70R15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225/55R17 | 26.7″ | −0.4%needs 17″ wheels | Compare |
| 235/55R17 | 27.2″ | +1.2%needs 17″ wheels | Compare |
| 275/30R20 | 26.5″ | −1.3%needs 20″ wheels | Compare |
| 205/65R16 | 26.5″ | −1.3%needs 16″ wheels | Compare |
| 235/35R20 | 26.5″ | −1.4%needs 20″ wheels | Compare |
| 235/50R18 | 27.3″ | +1.5%needs 18″ wheels | Compare |
| 235/40R19 | 26.4″ | −1.7%needs 19″ wheels | Compare |
| 235/45R19 | 27.3″ | +1.8%needs 19″ wheels | Compare |
How 215/70R15 is measured
| Measurement | Inches | Millimetres |
|---|---|---|
| Overall height (diameter) | 26.85 | 682 |
| Tread width | 8.46 | 215 |
| Sidewall height | 5.93 | 150 |
| Distance per turn (circumference) | 84.4 | 2143 |
| Turns per mile | 751 | |
The first number (215) is the width in millimetres. The second (70) means the sidewall is 70% as tall as the tire is wide. The last (15) is the wheel size in inches. More on reading a tire size.