Tire size
205/65 R15
Full dimensions and a live comparison calculator for the 205/65 R15 tire size.
Overall diameter
647.5 mm
25.49″
Sidewall height
133.3 mm
Circumference
2.034 m
Revs / km
491.6
Section width
205 mm
Aspect ratio
65%
Rim diameter
15″
381.0 mm
Radius
323.8 mm
What does 205/65 R15 mean?
The 205 is the section width in millimetres, measured sidewall to sidewall. The 65 is the aspect ratio — sidewall height as a percentage of width, so the sidewall here is 133.3 mm. The R15 means a radial-construction tire designed for a 15-inch wheel rim. Together these give an overall diameter of 648 mm.
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Excellent Fit
Within ±3% — safe for daily driving
Diameter change
-13.2 mm
-2.04%
Speedometer at 100
98.0 km/h
-2.04% error
Ground clearance
-6.6 mm
ride height delta
Sidewall change
-32.0 mm
revs/km: 501.8
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Fitment safety note
Overall diameter, speedometer error and circumference are only part of the picture. Physical clearance, wheel offset (ET), hub bore, suspension geometry, load index and your manufacturer's recommendation all decide whether a size is truly safe on your car. Always cross-check with the vehicle manual or a qualified fitter before changing tire size.