315/70R15 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide

What tire size is 315/70R15 in Inches?

The 315/70R15 tire has an overall diameter of 32.4 inches, a section width of 12.4 inches, and can be mounted on 15 inches height of rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 32.4x12.4R15.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	32.4	822
Section Width	12.4	315
Rim Height	15	381
Sidewall Height	8.7	220.5
Circumference	101.7	2582.4

12.4"

32.4"

101.7"

15"

8.7"

623.2 Revs/Mile

To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 315/70R15 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your tire's performance:

How big is a 315/70R15 tire?

A 315/70R15 tire has a height of 32.4 inches (822 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 unloaded.

How wide is a 315/70R15 tire?

The 315/70R15 tire has a width of 12.4 inches (315 mm). This is the measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the outer sidewall and the inner sidewall’s widest point, also called as tread width or section width.

You can put a slightly narrower or wider tire on a rim as long as it falls within the manufacturer's recommended tire width range.

315/70R15 sidewall height

The 315/70R15 has a sidewall height of 8.7 inches (220.5 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 315/70R15 tire?

You can mount the 315/70R15 tire on a rim with a height of 15 inches.

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

315/70R15 circumference

The 315/70R15 tire has a circumference of 101.7 inches (2582.4 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire travels in one revolution.

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

315/70R15 Revolutions

The 315/70R15 performs 623.2 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Compatible Tire Sizes for 315/70R15

As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. However, it should be considered as a general guideline, not a hard and fast rule. Here is a list of compatible tire sizes for 315/70R15: