255/60R15 tire size
A 255/60R15 tire is 27.05 inches (687.0 mm) tall, 10.04 in (255 mm) wide and fits a 15-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 27.0x10.0R15.
| Overall diameter | 27.05 in | 687.0 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 10.04 in | 255 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.02 in | 153.0 mm |
| Circumference | 84.97 in | 2,158 mm |
| Revolutions | 745.7 per mile | 463.3 per km |
| Rim diameter | 15 in | 381.0 mm |
Compare 255/60R15 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 15-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 255/60R15:
Plus and minus sizes for 255/60R15
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235/60R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 27.10 in | +0.20% |
| 225/60R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 26.63 in | −1.54% |
| 245/55R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 26.61 in | −1.62% |
| 225/65R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 27.52 in | +1.73% |
| 235/55R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 27.18 in | +0.48% |
| 225/55R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 26.74 in | −1.12% |
| 245/50R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 26.65 in | −1.48% |
| 245/55R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 27.61 in | +2.08% |
| 255/45R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 27.04 in | −0.04% |
| 285/40R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 26.98 in | −0.26% |
| 225/50R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 26.86 in | −0.70% |
| 235/50R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 27.25 in | +0.76% |
Nearby 15-inch sizes
Reading the 255/60R15 size
- 255 — section width in millimetres (10.04 in).
- 60 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 60 % of the width, 153.0 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.