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155/60R15 Tire Size

A 155/60R15 tire is approximately 22.32 inches tall, with a sidewall height of 3.66 inches and about 903.5 revolutions per mile.

TL;DR: 155/60R15 combines a 155 mm section width, a 60% aspect ratio, and a 15-inch wheel diameter.

Quick facts

Diameter
22.32 in
567 mm overall height
Sidewall
3.66 in
93 mm sidewall height
Circumference
70.13 in
1781 mm per rotation
Revs / Mile
903.5
561.4 revs per kilometer

155/60R15 Dimensions

MeasurementInchesMillimeters
Overall diameter22.32567
Sidewall height3.6693
Section width6.10155
Circumference70.131781
Wheel diameter15381
Revolutions per mile903.5

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How to use this tire size page

This 155/60R15 page is meant to be a quick reference before you compare, shop, or change sizes. The first number, 155, is the section width in millimeters. The 60 is the aspect ratio, which means the sidewall height is 60% of the tire width. The R15 means the tire is built for a 15-inch wheel.

The most useful number for comparisons is usually overall diameter. Diameter affects how far the tire travels in one rotation, which is why it also affects circumference, revolutions per mile, and speedometer behavior. A size that is wider is not always much taller, and a size that looks close can still change the driving feel if the height changes.

Use the prefilled calculator on this page to test the size, then compare it against the tire size currently on your vehicle. Before buying, confirm the tire placard, load rating, speed rating, wheel width range, and available clearance. Tire dimensions are calculated from the size code, but real tires can vary slightly by brand, tread design, and construction.

What this size says at a glance

A 155/60R15 is a narrow tire size, often seen on small cars, compact applications, or space-conscious fitments. The 60 aspect ratio gives it a taller sidewall, which usually favors comfort, impact absorption, and a more forgiving ride. Because it fits a 15-inch wheel, it falls into a smaller wheel diameter by modern standards, where tire availability and sidewall comfort are usually the main considerations.

Calculated from the size code, this tire is about 22.32 inches tall with a sidewall close to 3.66 inches. That sidewall number is useful because it hints at ride feel and wheel protection, while the overall diameter is the number that matters most when comparing speedometer behavior.

If you are considering 155/60R15 as a replacement, compare it against the tire currently installed on the vehicle rather than relying only on the printed width. A tire can gain width without gaining much height, or it can keep a similar width while changing diameter enough to affect road speed. The calculator above gives you the exact starting point for that decision.