205/50R15 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide

What size tire is 205/50R15 in Inches?

The 205/50R15 tire has an overall diameter of 23.1 inches, a section width of 8.1 inches, and can be mounted on 15 x 5.5-7.5 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 23.1x8.1R15.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	23.1	586
Section Width	8.1	205
Rim Height	15	381
Sidewall Height	4	102.5
Circumference	72.5	1841

8.1"

23.1"

72.5"

15"

4"

874.2 Revs/Mile

To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 205/50R15 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your vehicle tire's performance:

How tall is a 205/50R15 tire?

A 205/50R15 tire has a height of 23.1 inches (586 mm). This is the measurement from the bottom to the highest point at the top of a tire through its exact center when inflated and no load.

How wide is a 205/50R15 tire?

The 205/50R15 has a width of 8.1 inches (205 mm). This is the tire measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the inner sidewall’s and the outer sidewall’s widest point, also known as section width or tread width.

205/50R15 sidewall height

The sidewall height of a 205/50R15 is 4 inches (102.5 mm). It’s measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire's tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

What size rim do I need for 205/50R15 tire?

You can put on a rim with a height of 15 inches and a rim width ranging from 5.5-7.5 inches for a 205/50R15 tire. (Based on recommendations of The Tire and Rim Association (TRA))

Putting very wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa can result in reduced performance of the tire.

205/50R15 circumference

The 205/50R15 tire has a circumference of 72.5 inches (1841 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire covers in one full rotation.

The tire circumference is important for your vehicle's overall performance, affecting its speedometer accuracy, acceleration & fuel efficiency.

205/50R15 Revolutions

The 205/50R15 performs 874.2 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Alternative Tire Sizes for 205/50R15

As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. Here is the full list of replacement sizes compatible with 205/50R15: