215/50R15 tire size
A 215/50R15 tire is 23.46 inches (596.0 mm) tall, 8.46 in (215 mm) wide and fits a 15-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 23.5x8.5R15.
| Overall diameter | 23.46 in | 596.0 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 in | 215 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.23 in | 107.5 mm |
| Circumference | 73.72 in | 1,872 mm |
| Revolutions | 859.5 per mile | 534.1 per km |
| Rim diameter | 15 in | 381.0 mm |
Compare 215/50R15 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 15-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 215/50R15:
Plus and minus sizes for 215/50R15
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185/70R13 | Minus 2 (13 in) | 23.20 in | −1.14% |
| 185/65R14 | Minus 1 (14 in) | 23.47 in | +0.02% |
| 195/60R14 | Minus 1 (14 in) | 23.21 in | −1.07% |
| 195/65R14 | Minus 1 (14 in) | 23.98 in | +2.20% |
| 215/45R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 23.62 in | +0.65% |
| 185/50R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 23.28 in | −0.77% |
| 205/45R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 23.26 in | −0.86% |
| 195/50R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 23.68 in | +0.91% |
| 205/40R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 23.46 in | −0.03% |
| 185/45R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 23.56 in | +0.39% |
| 225/35R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 23.20 in | −1.12% |
| 215/40R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 23.77 in | +1.31% |
| 215/35R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 23.93 in | +1.96% |
Nearby 15-inch sizes
Reading the 215/50R15 size
- 215 — section width in millimetres (8.46 in).
- 50 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 50 % of the width, 107.5 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.