189Best 235/70 R15 tires
16 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Cooper Cobra Radial G/T at 89/100.
28″
overall diameter
9.3″
section width
15″
rim diameter
721.5
revs per mile
Best 235/70 R15 all-season tires
9189
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488
589
683
793
881
972Best 235/70 R15 all-terrain tires
4
187
288
383
448More top-rated 235/70 R15 tires
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280Best 235/70 R15 summer tires
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183Conversion
235/70 R15 in inches
| Overall diameter | 28″ |
| Section width | 9.3″ |
| Rim diameter | 15″ |
| Sidewall height | 165 mm |
| Circumference | 87.8″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 721.5 |
The closest flotation size is 28x9.0R15 — 0.2% taller and 2.7% narrower. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 235/70 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).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 15x6, 15x6.5, 15x7, 15x7.5, 15x8.
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Sidewall
235/70 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. |
| 70 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 70%, the sidewall is about 165 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. |