tireheight.com205/65R15 in inches
A 205/65R15 tire is 25.5″ tall and 8.1″ wide, and fits a 15″ wheel. In inches it is written 25.5×8.1R15.
How tall 205/65R15 tires really are
Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 9 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 24.7″ under load (below).
Real 205/65R15 tires measure 25.47–25.50″, against 25.49″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.
Published revs per mile (815–817) mean the tire rolls like a 24.7″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.
The lightest (General AltiMAX RT45, SL) is 3.8 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich Advantage Control, XL).
9 tires in 205/65R15
Sort by the spec you care about.
| Load | Revs/mi | Source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General AltiMAX RT45Touring | SL · 94H | 25.50 | 18.7 | 11.0 | 1,477 | 815 | Spec page |
| General AltiMAX RT45Touring | XL · 99T | 25.50 | 19.0 | 11.0 | 1,709 | 815 | Spec page |
| General ReliaTrekTouring | SL · 94H | 25.50 | 19.2 | 11.0 | 1,477 | 815 | Spec page |
| Toyo Extensa A/S IIAll-season | SL · 94H | 25.47 | 20.7 | 11.2 | 1,477 | 816 | Spec page |
| Toyo Celsius IITouring | SL · 94H | 25.47 | 21.3 | 11.2 | 1,477 | 816 | Spec page |
| Michelin X-Ice SnowWinter | XL · 99T | 25.47 | 22.4 | 10.5 | 1,709 | 817 | Spec page |
| Toyo Observe G3-IceWinter | SL · 94T | 25.47 | 22.5 | 11.3 | 1,477 | 816 | Spec page |
| BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-season | XL · 99H | 25.47 | 22.5 | 11.5 | 1,709 | 817 | Spec page |
| General AltiMAX Arctic XWinter | XL · 99T | 25.50 | 22.5 | 12.0 | 1,709 | 815 | Spec page |
Is 205/65R15 a 25-inch tire?
Close. The size code works out to 25.49″, and the 9 tires here publish 25.47–25.50″, so people call it a 25.
Compare with nearby sizes
Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.
How to read 205/65R15
A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 65% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 133.3 mm or 5.25 inches.
Radial construction.
Mounts on a 15-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 5.5″ to 7.5″.
Each tire carries up to 1,477 lb (670 kg) at its maximum pressure.
Rated for up to 130 mph sustained.
| Specification | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 25.49 | 648 mm |
| Section width | 8.07 | 205 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.25 | 133.3 mm |
| Circumference | 80.1 | 2,034 mm |
| Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded) | 791.2 | 492 per km |
| Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers) | 815–817 | 506–508 per km |
| Approved wheel width | 5.5–7.5 | 140–191 mm |
Speedometer error after switching to 205/65R15
Questions about 205/65R15
What is 205/65R15 in inches?
25.49 inches tall, 8.07 inches wide, on a 15-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 25.5×8.1R15.
How much does a 205/65R15 tire weigh?
Between 18.7 lb and 22.5 lb for the 9 tires listed here. The lightest is the General AltiMAX RT45 (SL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich Advantage Control (XL).
What wheel width do I need for 205/65R15?
Manufacturers approve 5.5–7.5″ wide wheels for this size.
How many revolutions per mile does a 205/65R15 make?
Published figures run 815–817 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 791.2, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.
How much taller is 205/65R15 than 215/60R15?
0.33 inches taller on paper (25.49″ vs 25.16″), which raises the axle about 0.17″. Your speedometer will read about 1.3% slow.