275/35R15 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide

What size tire is 275/35R15 in Inches?

The 275/35R15 tire has an overall diameter of 22.6 inches, a section width of 10.8 inches, and can be mounted on 15 x 9.0-11.0 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 22.6x10.8R15.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	22.6	573.5
Section Width	10.8	275
Rim Height	15	381
Sidewall Height	3.8	96.3
Circumference	70.9	1801.7

10.8"

22.6"

70.9"

15"

3.8"

893.2 Revs/Mile

To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 275/35R15 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your vehicle tire's performance:

How tall is a 275/35R15 tire?

A 275/35R15 tire has a height of 22.6 inches (573.5 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 no load.

How wide is a 275/35R15 tire?

The 275/35R15 has a width of 10.8 inches (275 mm). This is the tire measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the inner sidewall’s and the outer sidewall’s widest point, also known as section width or tread width.

275/35R15 sidewall height

The sidewall height of a 275/35R15 is 3.8 inches (96.3 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 275/35R15 tire?

You can put on a rim with a height of 15 inches and a rim width ranging from 9.0-11.0 inches for a 275/35R15 tire. (Based on recommendations of The Tire and Rim Association (TRA))

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

275/35R15 circumference

The 275/35R15 tire has a circumference of 70.9 inches (1801.7 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire covers in one full rotation.

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

275/35R15 Revolutions

The 275/35R15 performs 893.2 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Alternative Tire Sizes for 275/35R15

As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. Here is the full list of replacement sizes compatible with 275/35R15: