193Best 205/70 R15 tires
39 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.
26.3″
overall diameter
8.1″
section width
15″
rim diameter
766.9
revs per mile
Best 205/70 R15 all-season tires
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127710 more rated tires in this size are listed on their brand pages.
Best 205/70 R15 winter tires
8
192
281
378
481
576
675
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5
186
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542Best 205/70 R15 all-terrain tires
3
183
281
391Best 205/70 R15 summer tires
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165Conversion
205/70 R15 in inches
| Overall diameter | 26.3″ |
| Section width | 8.1″ |
| Rim diameter | 15″ |
| Sidewall height | 144 mm |
| Circumference | 82.6″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 766.9 |
The closest flotation size is 27x9.50R15 — 2.7% taller and 17.7% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 205/70 R15 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
5.5″
Ideal
6.5″
Maximum
7.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 15″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 8.1″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 15x5, 15x5.5, 15x6, 15x6.5, 15x7.
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Sidewall
205/70 R15 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 205 | The first number is the section width — 205 mm, or about 8.1 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 70 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 70%, the sidewall is about 144 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. |