205/65R15 tire size
A 205/65R15 tire is 25.49 inches (647.5 mm) tall, 8.07 in (205 mm) wide and fits a 15-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 25.5x8.1R15.
| Overall diameter | 25.49 in | 647.5 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 in | 205 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.25 in | 133.3 mm |
| Circumference | 80.09 in | 2,034 mm |
| Revolutions | 791.2 per mile | 491.6 per km |
| Rim diameter | 15 in | 381.0 mm |
Compare 205/65R15 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 15-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 205/65R15:
Plus and minus sizes for 205/65R15
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205/70R14 | Minus 1 (14 in) | 25.30 in | −0.76% |
| 175/80R14 | Minus 1 (14 in) | 25.02 in | −1.84% |
| 185/75R14 | Minus 1 (14 in) | 24.93 in | −2.22% |
| 195/70R14 | Minus 1 (14 in) | 24.75 in | −2.92% |
| 245/50R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 25.65 in | +0.60% |
| 215/55R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 25.31 in | −0.71% |
| 205/60R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 25.69 in | +0.76% |
| 235/50R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 25.25 in | −0.94% |
| 215/50R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 25.46 in | −0.11% |
| 195/55R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 25.44 in | −0.19% |
| 235/45R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 25.33 in | −0.65% |
| 245/45R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 25.68 in | +0.74% |
| 235/40R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 25.40 in | −0.36% |
| 215/45R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 25.62 in | +0.49% |
| 245/40R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 25.72 in | +0.88% |
| 205/45R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 25.26 in | −0.90% |
Vehicles approved with 205/65R15 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 205/65R15 as a standard or optional size (922 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
- Citroen Berlingo
- Peugeot Partner
- Saab 9-3
- Saab 9-5
- Nissan Primera
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- BMW 5 Series
- Volvo S80
- Rover 75
- Opel Omega
- Citroen C4 Picasso
- Volkswagen Caddy
- Fiat Scudo
- Fiat Ulysse
- Peugeot Expert
- Citroen C5
- Kia Carens
- Lancia Z
- Chevrolet Epica
- Opel Sintra
- Chevrolet Cruze
- Citroen Evasion
- Mitsubishi Space
- Toyota Avensis
- Mazda MPV
- Renault Espace
- Chevrolet Trans
- Chrysler Sebring
- Mazda Xedos
- Peugeot 806
- Renault Megane
- Citroen C8
- Ford Scorpio
- Hyundai Sonata
- Hyundai Trajet
- Lancia Phedra
- Peugeot 807
- Volvo V70
- Citroen XM
- Ford Tourneo Connect
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
- 185/55R15 (−9.7%)
- 185/60R15 (−6.9%)
- 185/65R15 (−4.0%)
- 185/70R15 (−1.2%)
- 195/55R15 (−8.0%)
- 195/60R15 (−5.0%)
- 195/65R15 (−2.0%)
- 195/70R15 (+1.0%)
- 205/55R15 (−6.3%)
- 205/60R15 (−3.2%)
- 205/70R15 (+3.2%)
- 215/60R15 (−1.3%)
- 215/65R15 (+2.0%)
- 215/70R15 (+5.3%)
- 215/75R15 (+8.6%)
- 225/55R15 (−2.9%)
- 225/60R15 (+0.5%)
- 225/70R15 (+7.5%)
- 225/75R15 (+11.0%)
Reading the 205/65R15 size
- 205 — section width in millimetres (8.07 in).
- 65 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 65 % of the width, 133.3 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.