189Best 275/60 R15 tires
2 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
10.8″
section width
15″
rim diameter
720.5
revs per mile
Best 275/60 R15 all-season tires
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275/60 R15 in inches
| Overall diameter | 28″ |
| Section width | 10.8″ |
| Rim diameter | 15″ |
| Sidewall height | 165 mm |
| Circumference | 87.9″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 720.5 |
The closest flotation size is 28x10.5R15 — 0% taller and 3% narrower. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 275/60 R15 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
7.5″
Ideal
8.5″
Maximum
9.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 15″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 10.8″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 15x7, 15x8.
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Sidewall
275/60 R15 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 275 | The first number is the section width — 275 mm, or about 10.8 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 60 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 60%, 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. |