193Best 185/65 R15 tires
72 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Cooper CS5 Grand Touring at 93/100.
24.5″
overall diameter
7.3″
section width
15″
rim diameter
824.2
revs per mile
Best 185/65 R15 all-season tires
39193
291
389
488
591
689
784
883
983
1081
1183
128327 more rated tires in this size are listed on their brand pages.
Best 185/65 R15 winter tires
14
192
281
398
480
595
676
788
876
975
1174
12742 more rated tires in this size are listed on their brand pages.
More top-rated 185/65 R15 tires
12
186
282
382
480
588
685
788
977
1074
1172
Best 185/65 R15 summer tires
7
181
397
477
569
668
765Conversion
185/65 R15 in inches
| Overall diameter | 24.5″ |
| Section width | 7.3″ |
| Rim diameter | 15″ |
| Sidewall height | 120 mm |
| Circumference | 76.9″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 824.2 |
The closest flotation size is 26x10R15 — 6.3% taller and 37.3% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 185/65 R15 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
5″
Ideal
6″
Maximum
6.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 15″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 7.3″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 15x5, 15x5.5, 15x6, 15x6.5.
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Sidewall
185/65 R15 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 185 | The first number is the section width — 185 mm, or about 7.3 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 65 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 65%, the sidewall is about 120 mm tall. |
| R15 | R means radial construction, which nearly all modern tires use. The number is the rim diameter in inches — this tire fits a 15-inch wheel. |