225/65R15 In Inches

What size tire is 225/65R15 in Inches?

The 225/65R15 equivalent to 26.5x8.9R15 in inches, as follow:

  • 26.5 inches (674mm) stand for the tire diameter, also referred to as the tire height
  • 8.9 inches (225mm) is the tire width, this may also know as the section width
  • 15 inches (381mm) represent the rim diameter or called the wheel diameter that can be mounted on.
InchesMetric
Tire Diameter26.5"674 mm
Tread Width8.9"225 mm
Rim Diameter15"381 mm
Sidewall Height5.8"146 mm
Circumference83.3"2116 mm
Revolutions761 revs/mile473 revs/km
tire diameter
8.9"
26.5"
Tire Side
Tire Circumference
83.3"
15"
5.8"
761 Revs/Mile

What is a 225/65R15 tire width?

The 225/65R15 has a width of 8.9 inches or 225 mm wide. This is the measurement of the tire at its thickest point, the distance between the inner sidewall’s widest point and the outer sidewall’s widest point. This physical width of the tire can change if the tire is mounted on a wheel slightly wider or narrower than the size indicated by the rim width.

How big is a 225/65R15 tire’s height?

The overall diameter of a 225/65R15 is 26.5 inches or 673 mm tall (measurement of a tire’s outside diameter through its exact center when inflated with no load.

What size rim do I need for 225/65R15?

The size rim of a 225/65R15 tire is 15 inches or 381 mm tall. This number represents the distance between the two bead seat areas where the tire is sealed onto the wheel.

How tall is a 225/65R15 tire sidewall’s height?

The sidewall height of a 225/65R15 is 5.8 inches or 146 mm tall. It’s measured from the wheel rim to the top of the tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

What about 225/65R15 tire circumference?

225/65R15 tire has a circumference of 83.3 inches or 2116 mm

How many revolutions for 225/65R15 per mile & kilometer?

The 225/65R15 performs 473 revolutions per kilometer or 761 revolutions per mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire revolves while it covers the distance of one mile/kilometer

What’s wider or narrow than 225/65R15 is acceptable?

You can replace the 225/65R15 tires that are within ±3% of the overall tire diameter. In this case, it’s between 25.7 and 27.3 inches (653mm to 693 mm). Check our tire size chart here or the tire size calculator tool here to find your size.


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*Disclaimer: The information provided on the tire size is for general informational purposes only. We recommend that you consult a certified tire specialist or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sets specific guidelines for tires used on vehicles.


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