165/65R15 tire size
A 165/65R15 tire is 23.44 inches (595.5 mm) tall, 6.50 in (165 mm) wide and fits a 15-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 23.4x6.5R15.
| Overall diameter | 23.44 in | 595.5 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 6.50 in | 165 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.22 in | 107.3 mm |
| Circumference | 73.65 in | 1,871 mm |
| Revolutions | 860.2 per mile | 534.5 per km |
| Rim diameter | 15 in | 381.0 mm |
Compare 165/65R15 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 15-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 165/65R15:
Plus and minus sizes for 165/65R15
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165/80R13 | Minus 2 (13 in) | 23.39 in | −0.22% |
| 185/70R13 | Minus 2 (13 in) | 23.20 in | −1.06% |
| 155/80R13 | Minus 2 (13 in) | 22.76 in | −2.91% |
| 185/65R14 | Minus 1 (14 in) | 23.47 in | +0.10% |
| 175/70R14 | Minus 1 (14 in) | 23.65 in | +0.86% |
| 195/60R14 | Minus 1 (14 in) | 23.21 in | −0.99% |
| 165/70R14 | Minus 1 (14 in) | 23.09 in | −1.49% |
| 175/55R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 23.58 in | +0.57% |
| 185/50R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 23.28 in | −0.69% |
| 215/45R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 23.62 in | +0.74% |
| 205/45R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 23.26 in | −0.77% |
| 205/40R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 23.46 in | +0.05% |
| 185/45R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 23.56 in | +0.47% |
| 195/40R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 23.14 in | −1.29% |
| 215/40R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 23.77 in | +1.39% |
| 215/35R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 23.93 in | +2.05% |
Vehicles approved with 165/65R15 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 165/65R15 as a standard or optional size (258 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
- Renault Twingo
- Volkswagen e-Up
- Smart Fortwo
- Skoda Citigo
- Renault Clio
- Smart EQ
- Volkswagen Up!
- SEAT Mii
- Dacia Spring
- Renault Modus
- Smart Forfour
- Leapmotor T03
Source: Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO/ASTRA), open government data. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.
Nearby 15-inch sizes
Reading the 165/65R15 size
- 165 — section width in millimetres (6.50 in).
- 65 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 65 % of the width, 107.3 mm.
- R — radial construction (ZR on the sidewall means a high-speed rated radial; the dimensions are the same).
- 15 — fits a 15-inch diameter wheel.
The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. They must meet at least the values on your vehicle's tire placard.