255/70R15 In Inches

What size tire is 255/70R15 in Inches?

The 255/70R15 equivalent to 29.1x10R15 in inches, as follow:

  • 29.1 inches (738mm) stand for the tire diameter, also referred to as the tire height
  • 10 inches (255mm) 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
Diameter29.1"738 mm
Tread Width10"255 mm
Rim Diameter15"381 mm
Sidewall Height7"179 mm
Circumference91.4"2322 mm
Revolutions694"431 mm
tire diameter
10"
29.1"
Tire Side
Tire Circumference
91.4"
15"
7"
694 Revs/Mile

How big is a 255/70R15 tire’s height?

The overall diameter of a 255/70R15 is 29.1 inches or 739 mm tall (measurement of a tire’s outside diameter through its exact center when inflated with no load.

How wide is a 255/70R15 tire’s width?

The 255/70R15 has a width of 10 inches or 255 mm wide. This is the measurement of the tire at its thickest point, the distance between the outer sidewall’s widest point and the inner 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.

What is a 255/70R15 tire sidewall height?

The 255/70R15 has a sidewall height of 7 inches or 179 mm tall. It’s measured from the wheel rim to the top of the tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

What size rim do you need for 255/70R15?

The 255/70R15 tire has a size rim of 15 inches or 381 mm. This number represents the distance between the two bead seat areas where the tire is sealed onto the wheel.

How many revolutions for 255/70R15 per mile or kilometer?

The 255/70R15 performs 694 revolutions per mile or 431 revolutions per kilometer. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire revolves while it covers the distance of one mile/kilometer

How about 255/70R15 tire circumference?

The circumference of 255/70R15 is 91.4 inches or 2322 mm.

What’s wider or narrow than 255/70R15 is acceptable?

You can replace the 255/70R15 tires that are within ±3% of the overall tire diameter. In this case, it’s between 28.2 and 30 inches (717mm to 761 mm). Check our tire size chart here or the tire size calculator tool here to find your size.


Tire Size Chart for 15" Wheels:

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