Tire Size 205/50R15 in inches
Below are the most common tire sizing information in inches:
205/50R15 Height - How tall is a 205/50R15 tire in inches?
This tire size is 23.071 inches tall.
205/50R15 Width in inches - How wide is a 205/50R15 tire?
This tire size is 8.071 inches wide (tread width).
What's the Sidewall Size of a 205/50R15 Tire in Inches?
This tire size has 4.035 inch sidewalls.
Other Questions About the 205/50R15 Tire Size
Here's some other common questions asked about this tire size:
What size rims fit a 205/50R15 tire?
This tire will fit onto 15 inch wheels.
What is the next size up from 205/50R15?
The tire sizes below are the next sizes up from 205/50R15. The table shows the increase in diameter and width for each option.
| Tire Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/40R15 | 23.346 | 10.433 | + 0.276 in | + 2.362 in |
| 225/50R15 | 23.858 | 8.858 | + 0.787 in | + 0.787 in |
| 285/40R15 | 23.976 | 11.220 | + 0.906 in | + 3.15 in |
| 255/45R15 | 24.035 | 10.039 | + 0.965 in | + 1.969 in |
| 210/55R15 | 24.094 | 8.268 | + 1.024 in | + 0.197 in |
What is the next size down from 205/50R15?
The tire sizes below are the next sizes down from 205/50R15. The table shows the decrease in diameter and width for each option.
| Tire Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/55R15 | 23.012 | 7.283 | - 0.059 in | - 0.787 in |
| 23x4R15 | 23.000 | 4.000 | - 0.071 in | - 4.071 in |
| 23x7.5R15 | 23.000 | 7.500 | - 0.071 in | - 0.571 in |
| 125/80R15 | 22.874 | 4.921 | - 0.197 in | - 3.15 in |
| 165/60R15 | 22.795 | 6.496 | - 0.276 in | - 1.575 in |
What does the 205 mean in tire size?
This represents the treadwidth of the tire. The tread is 205mm wide, or 23.071 inches wide.
What does the 50 mean in tire size?
This represents the sidewall height of the tire, as a percentage of the width. The sidewall height is 50% of 205mm, or 102.5mm, which is 4.035 inches.
What does the 15 mean in tire size?
This represents the wheel diameter that this tire size fits on. This tire size is meant to fit a 15 inch wheel.
