165/60R15 tire size
165/60R15 is a metric size: 22.8" tall, 6.5" wide, on a 15" rim — about a 23x6.50R15. The sidewall is 3.9" and the tire turns 885 times per mile.
165/60R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 22.80" · 579 mm |
|---|---|
| Section width | 6.50" · 165 mm |
| Sidewall height | 3.90" · 99 mm (60% of width) |
| Rim diameter | 15" |
| Circumference | 71.61" · 1.819 m |
| Revolutions per mile | 885 (550 per km) |
| Inch (flotation) equivalent | 23x6.50R15 |
Equivalent sizes on a 15" rim
Sizes within ±5% of the overall diameter. Green rows are inside the usual ±3% limit for keeping the speedometer, ABS and gearing right; red rows are bigger changes that need clearance checks.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Speedo at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/60R15 common | 23.74" | +4.15% | +20 mm | 62.5 mph | calculate → |
| 205/50R15 | 23.07" | +1.21% | +40 mm | 60.7 mph | calculate → |
| 185/55R15 | 23.01" | +0.95% | +20 mm | 60.6 mph | calculate → |
| 195/55R15 | 23.44" | +2.85% | +30 mm | 61.7 mph | calculate → |
| 195/50R15 | 22.68" | -0.52% | +30 mm | 59.7 mph | calculate → |
| 225/45R15 | 22.97" | +0.78% | +60 mm | 60.5 mph | calculate → |
| 225/50R15 | 23.86" | +4.66% | +60 mm | 62.8 mph | calculate → |
| 245/40R15 | 22.72" | -0.35% | +80 mm | 59.8 mph | calculate → |
| 175/55R15 | 22.58" | -0.95% | +10 mm | 59.4 mph | calculate → |
| 145/65R15 | 22.42" | -1.64% | -20 mm | 59.0 mph | calculate → |
| 155/60R15 | 22.32" | -2.07% | -10 mm | 58.8 mph | calculate → |
| 275/35R15 | 22.58" | -0.95% | +110 mm | 59.4 mph | calculate → |
| 295/35R15 | 23.13" | +1.47% | +130 mm | 60.9 mph | calculate → |
| 195/45R15 | 21.91" | -3.89% | +30 mm | 57.7 mph | calculate → |
| 205/55R15 | 23.88" | +4.75% | +40 mm | 62.8 mph | calculate → |
| 175/60R15 | 23.27" | +2.07% | +10 mm | 61.2 mph | calculate → |
| 165/65R15 | 23.44" | +2.85% | 0 mm | 61.7 mph | calculate → |
| 22x8.00R15 | 22.00" | -3.49% | +38 mm | 57.9 mph | calculate → |
| 215/50R15 | 23.46" | +2.94% | +50 mm | 61.8 mph | calculate → |
| 175/50R15 | 21.89" | -3.97% | +10 mm | 57.6 mph | calculate → |
Plus / minus sizing: 14" and 16" rims
Same overall height on a different rim. Check wheel width and clearance before switching.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Speedo at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175/65R14 | 22.96" | +0.71% | +10 mm | 60.4 mph | calculate → |
| 185/60R14 | 22.74" | -0.24% | +20 mm | 59.9 mph | calculate → |
| 195/45R16 | 22.91" | +0.50% | +30 mm | 60.3 mph | calculate → |
| 205/55R14 | 22.88" | +0.36% | +40 mm | 60.2 mph | calculate → |
| 225/50R14 | 22.86" | +0.28% | +60 mm | 60.2 mph | calculate → |
| 215/40R16 | 22.77" | -0.10% | +50 mm | 59.9 mph | calculate → |
| 175/50R16 | 22.89" | +0.41% | +10 mm | 60.2 mph | calculate → |
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Questions
What size is 165/60R15 in inches?
165/60R15 is about 22.8" tall and 6.5" wide on a 15-inch rim — roughly a 23x6.50R15 in inch sizing.
What does 165/60R15 mean?
165 mm section width, sidewall 60% of the width (3.90"), radial construction, 15-inch rim.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 165/60R15?
On the same 15" rim, within 3% of the diameter: 245/40R15 (-0.35%), 195/50R15 (-0.52%), 225/45R15 (+0.78%), 175/55R15 (-0.95%), 185/55R15 (+0.95%), 275/35R15 (-0.95%).
How many revolutions per mile does a 165/60R15 tire make?
About 885 revolutions per mile (circumference 71.6").
How these numbers are computed
Diameter = rim + 2 × sidewall, sidewall = width × aspect ÷ 100, circumference = π × diameter, revolutions per mile = 63,360 ÷ circumference. Real tires differ by brand by a few tenths of an inch. Last reviewed October 14, 2026.