215/70R15 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide

What size tire is 215/70R15 in Inches?

The 215/70R15 tire has an overall diameter of 26.9 inches, a section width of 8.5 inches, and can be mounted on 15 x 5.5-7.0 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 26.9x8.5R15.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	26.9	682
Section Width	8.5	215
Rim Height	15	381
Sidewall Height	5.9	150.5
Circumference	84.4	2142.6

8.5"

26.9"

84.4"

15"

5.9"

751.1 Revs/Mile

To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 215/70R15 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your vehicle tire's performance:

How tall is a 215/70R15 tire?

A 215/70R15 tire has a height of 26.9 inches (682 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 215/70R15 tire?

The 215/70R15 has a width of 8.5 inches (215 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.

215/70R15 sidewall height

The sidewall height of a 215/70R15 is 5.9 inches (150.5 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 215/70R15 tire?

You can put on a rim with a height of 15 inches and a rim width ranging from 5.5-7.0 inches for a 215/70R15 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.

215/70R15 circumference

The 215/70R15 tire has a circumference of 84.4 inches (2142.6 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.

215/70R15 Revolutions

The 215/70R15 performs 751.1 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 215/70R15

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 215/70R15: