189Best 295/50 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.
26.6″
overall diameter
11.6″
section width
15″
rim diameter
757.8
revs per mile
Best 295/50 R15 all-season tires
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295/50 R15 in inches
| Overall diameter | 26.6″ |
| Section width | 11.6″ |
| Rim diameter | 15″ |
| Sidewall height | 148 mm |
| Circumference | 83.6″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 757.8 |
The closest flotation size is 26x12.00R15 — 2.3% shorter and 3.3% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 295/50 R15 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
8″
Ideal
9.5″
Maximum
10.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 15″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 11.6″ section width (70–90% rule).
Sidewall
295/50 R15 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 295 | The first number is the section width — 295 mm, or about 11.6 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 148 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. |