tireheight.com215/75R15 in inches
A 215/75R15 tire is 27.7″ tall and 8.5″ wide, and fits a 15″ wheel. In inches it is written 27.7×8.5R15.
How tall 215/75R15 tires really are
Heights published by BFGoodrich, General and Toyo for all 6 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 26.9″ under load (below).
Real 215/75R15 tires measure 27.68–27.70″, against 27.70″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.
Published revs per mile (750–751) mean the tire rolls like a 26.9″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.
The lightest (Toyo Extensa A/S II, SL) is 15.3 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3, LT C).
6 tires in 215/75R15
Sort by the spec you care about.
| Load | Revs/mi | Source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyo Extensa A/S IIAll-season | SL · 100T | 27.68 | 24.3 | 11.3 | 1,742 | 751 | Spec page |
| Toyo Open Country A/T IIIAll-terrain | SL · 100T | 27.68 | 27.7 | 12.7 | 1,742 | 751 | Spec page |
| General Grabber A/TXAll-terrain | SL · 100T | 27.70 | 30.3 | 14.0 | 1,764 | 750 | Spec page |
| Toyo M-55Commercial | LT C · 100/97Q | 27.68 | 30.4 | 17.0 | 1,765 | 751 | Spec page |
| BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3All-terrain | LT C · 100S | 27.70 | 34.5 | 15.0 | 1,765 | 751 | Spec page |
| BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3Mud-terrain | LT C · 100Q | 27.70 | 39.6 | 18.0 | 1,765 | 751 | Spec page |
Is 215/75R15 a 28-inch tire?
Yes. The size code works out to 27.70″, and the 6 tires here publish 27.68–27.70″, so people call it a 28.
All 28-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.
Compare with nearby sizes
Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.
How to read 215/75R15
Marks a P-metric (passenger) tire. Sizes with no letter are Euro-metric.
A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 75% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 161.3 mm or 6.35 inches.
Radial construction.
Mounts on a 15-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 5.0″ to 7.0″.
Each tire carries up to 1,764 lb (800 kg) at its maximum pressure.
Rated for up to 118 mph sustained.
| Specification | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 27.70 | 704 mm |
| Section width | 8.46 | 215 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.35 | 161.3 mm |
| Circumference | 87.0 | 2,210 mm |
| Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded) | 728.2 | 452 per km |
| Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers) | 750–751 | 466–467 per km |
| Approved wheel width | 5.0–7.0 | 127–178 mm |
Speedometer error after switching to 215/75R15
Questions about 215/75R15
What is 215/75R15 in inches?
27.70 inches tall, 8.46 inches wide, on a 15-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 27.7×8.5R15.
How much does a 215/75R15 tire weigh?
Between 24.3 lb and 39.6 lb for the 6 tires listed here. The lightest is the Toyo Extensa A/S II (SL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 (LT C).
What wheel width do I need for 215/75R15?
Manufacturers approve 5.0–7.0″ wide wheels for this size.
How many revolutions per mile does a 215/75R15 make?
Published figures run 750–751 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 728.2, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.
What is the difference between P215/75R15 and LT215/75R15?
Passenger tires (3 here) are built for passenger loads, with max loads of 1742–1764 lb. Light-truck tires (3 here) come in heavier load ranges with max loads of 1765 lb, and are usually heavier with deeper tread.
How much taller is 215/75R15 than 225/70R15?
0.30 inches taller on paper (27.70″ vs 27.40″), which raises the axle about 0.15″. Your speedometer will read about 1.1% slow.