Tire Size 255/70R15 in inches
Below are the most common tire sizing information in inches:
255/70R15 Height - How tall is a 255/70R15 tire in inches?
This tire size is 29.055 inches tall.
255/70R15 Width in inches - How wide is a 255/70R15 tire?
This tire size is 10.039 inches wide (tread width).
What's the Sidewall Size of a 255/70R15 Tire in Inches?
This tire size has 7.028 inch sidewalls.
Other Questions About the 255/70R15 Tire Size
Here's some other common questions asked about this tire size:
What size rims fit a 255/70R15 tire?
This tire will fit onto 15 inch wheels.
What is the next size up from 255/70R15?
The tire sizes below are the next sizes up from 255/70R15. The table shows the increase in diameter and width for each option.
| Tire Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.5x10.5R15 | 29.500 | 10.500 | + 0.445 in | + 0.461 in |
| 29.5x11.5R15 | 29.500 | 11.500 | + 0.445 in | + 1.461 in |
| 265/70R15 | 29.606 | 10.433 | + 0.551 in | + 0.394 in |
| 315/60R15 | 29.882 | 12.402 | + 0.827 in | + 2.362 in |
| 30x12R15 | 30.000 | 12.000 | + 0.945 in | + 1.961 in |
What is the next size down from 255/70R15?
The tire sizes below are the next sizes down from 255/70R15. The table shows the decrease in diameter and width for each option.
| Tire Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29x6.7R15 | 29.000 | 6.700 | - 0.055 in | - 3.339 in |
| 29x9.8R15 | 29.000 | 9.800 | - 0.055 in | - 0.239 in |
| 235/75R15 | 28.878 | 9.252 | - 0.177 in | - 0.787 in |
| 195/90R15 | 28.819 | 7.677 | - 0.236 in | - 2.362 in |
| 28.5x9R15 | 28.500 | 9.000 | - 0.555 in | - 1.039 in |
What does the 255 mean in tire size?
This represents the treadwidth of the tire. The tread is 255mm wide, or 29.055 inches wide.
What does the 70 mean in tire size?
This represents the sidewall height of the tire, as a percentage of the width. The sidewall height is 70% of 255mm, or 178.5mm, which is 7.028 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.
