167Best 235/50 R15 tires
1 rated tire available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Toyo Proxes R888R at 67/100.
24.3″
overall diameter
9.3″
section width
15″
rim diameter
831.6
revs per mile
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1167Conversion
235/50 R15 in inches
| Overall diameter | 24.3″ |
| Section width | 9.3″ |
| Rim diameter | 15″ |
| Sidewall height | 118 mm |
| Circumference | 76.2″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 831.6 |
The closest flotation size is 26x10R15 — 7.2% taller and 8.1% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 235/50 R15 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
6.5″
Ideal
7.5″
Maximum
8.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 15″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 9.3″ section width (70–90% rule).
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Sidewall
235/50 R15 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 235 | The first number is the section width — 235 mm, or about 9.3 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 50 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 50%, the sidewall is about 118 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. |