175/60R15 tire size
175/60R15 is a metric size: 23.3" tall, 6.9" wide, on a 15" rim — about a 23.5x7.00R15. The sidewall is 4.1" and the tire turns 867 times per mile.
175/60R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 23.27" · 591 mm |
|---|---|
| Section width | 6.89" · 175 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.13" · 105 mm (60% of width) |
| Rim diameter | 15" |
| Circumference | 73.10" · 1.857 m |
| Revolutions per mile | 867 (539 per km) |
| Inch (flotation) equivalent | 23.5x7.00R15 |
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" | +2.03% | +10 mm | 61.2 mph | calculate → |
| 195/60R15 common | 24.21" | +4.06% | +20 mm | 62.4 mph | calculate → |
| 175/65R15 | 23.96" | +2.96% | 0 mm | 61.8 mph | calculate → |
| 205/50R15 | 23.07" | -0.85% | +30 mm | 59.5 mph | calculate → |
| 195/55R15 | 23.44" | +0.76% | +20 mm | 60.5 mph | calculate → |
| 185/55R15 | 23.01" | -1.10% | +10 mm | 59.3 mph | calculate → |
| 225/45R15 | 22.97" | -1.27% | +50 mm | 59.2 mph | calculate → |
| 195/50R15 | 22.68" | -2.54% | +20 mm | 58.5 mph | calculate → |
| 225/50R15 | 23.86" | +2.54% | +50 mm | 61.5 mph | calculate → |
| 245/40R15 | 22.72" | -2.37% | +70 mm | 58.6 mph | calculate → |
| 175/55R15 | 22.58" | -2.96% | 0 mm | 58.2 mph | calculate → |
| 145/65R15 | 22.42" | -3.64% | -30 mm | 57.8 mph | calculate → |
| 155/60R15 | 22.32" | -4.06% | -20 mm | 57.6 mph | calculate → |
| 295/35R15 | 23.13" | -0.59% | +120 mm | 59.6 mph | calculate → |
| 165/60R15 | 22.80" | -2.03% | -10 mm | 58.8 mph | calculate → |
| 205/55R15 | 23.88" | +2.62% | +30 mm | 61.6 mph | calculate → |
| 275/35R15 | 22.58" | -2.96% | +100 mm | 58.2 mph | calculate → |
| 165/65R15 | 23.44" | +0.76% | -10 mm | 60.5 mph | calculate → |
| 235/50R15 | 24.25" | +4.23% | +60 mm | 62.5 mph | calculate → |
| 215/50R15 | 23.46" | +0.85% | +40 mm | 60.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/65R14 | 23.47" | +0.86% | +10 mm | 60.5 mph | calculate → |
| 205/45R16 | 23.26" | -0.02% | +30 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 195/60R14 | 23.21" | -0.24% | +20 mm | 59.9 mph | calculate → |
| 185/50R16 | 23.28" | +0.07% | +10 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
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Questions
What size is 175/60R15 in inches?
175/60R15 is about 23.3" tall and 6.9" wide on a 15-inch rim — roughly a 23.5x7.00R15 in inch sizing.
What does 175/60R15 mean?
175 mm section width, sidewall 60% of the width (4.13"), radial construction, 15-inch rim.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 175/60R15?
On the same 15" rim, within 3% of the diameter: 295/35R15 (-0.59%), 165/65R15 (+0.76%), 195/55R15 (+0.76%), 215/50R15 (+0.85%), 205/50R15 (-0.85%), 185/55R15 (-1.10%).
How many revolutions per mile does a 175/60R15 tire make?
About 867 revolutions per mile (circumference 73.1").
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.