215/70R15 tire size
A 215/70R15 tire is 26.85 inches (682.0 mm) tall, 8.46 in (215 mm) wide and fits a 15-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 26.9x8.5R15.
| Overall diameter | 26.85 in | 682.0 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 in | 215 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.93 in | 150.5 mm |
| Circumference | 84.35 in | 2,143 mm |
| Revolutions | 751.1 per mile | 466.7 per km |
| Rim diameter | 15 in | 381.0 mm |
Compare 215/70R15 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 15-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 215/70R15:
Plus and minus sizes for 215/70R15
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185/75R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 26.93 in | +0.28% |
| 195/70R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 26.75 in | −0.38% |
| 215/65R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 27.00 in | +0.57% |
| 225/60R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 26.63 in | −0.82% |
| 225/55R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 26.74 in | −0.40% |
| 205/60R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 26.69 in | −0.62% |
| 245/50R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 26.65 in | −0.76% |
| 215/60R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 27.16 in | +1.14% |
| 225/50R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 26.86 in | +0.03% |
| 205/55R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 26.88 in | +0.10% |
| 245/45R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 26.68 in | −0.63% |
| 255/45R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 27.04 in | +0.69% |
Vehicles approved with 215/70R15 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 215/70R15 as a standard or optional size (42 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
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 215/70R15 size
- 215 — section width in millimetres (8.46 in).
- 70 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 70 % of the width, 150.5 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.