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275/60R15 tire size in inches
275/60R15 is 27.99" tall and 10.83" wide, and fits a 15" rim. In flotation (inch) sizing that is roughly 28.0x10.8R15.
275/60R15 dimensions
| Measurement | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.99" | 711 mm |
| Section width | 10.83" | 275 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.50" | 165.0 mm |
| Rim diameter | 15" | 381.0 mm |
| Circumference | 87.9" | 2234 mm |
| Revolutions per mile | 721 | |
| Aspect ratio | 60% (sidewall is 60% of the width) | |
Drawn to scale
Among the 86 sizes for 15" wheels on this site, 275/60R15 is #48 by height (shortest: 195/50R15, tallest: 325/75R15).
What people compare 275/60R15 with
Real comparisons drivers search for, worked out against 275/60R15:
| Compared size | Height | Width | Sidewall | Speedo at true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/60R15 | -0.94" (-3.36%) | -0.79" | -0.48" | 62.1 mph |
| 295/50R15 | -1.38" (-4.93%) | +0.78" | -0.69" | 63.1 mph |
| 235/75R15 | +0.89" (+3.18%) | -1.58" | +0.44" | 58.2 mph |
| 255/70R15 | +1.07" (+3.82%) | -0.79" | +0.53" | 57.8 mph |
| 275/50R15 | -2.16" (-7.72%) | 0.00" | -1.09" | 65 mph |
| 295/55R15 | -0.21" (-0.75%) | +0.78" | -0.11" | 60.5 mph |
| 235/70R15 | -0.04" (-0.14%) | -1.58" | -0.02" | 60.1 mph |
How the 275/60R15 numbers are worked out
The size code reads as 275 mm section width, 60% aspect ratio, R for radial construction and 15-inch wheel.
- Sidewall = 275 × 60% = 165.0 mm = 6.50"
- Diameter = 15" + 2 × 6.50" = 27.99"
- Circumference = π × 27.99" = 87.9"
- Revs per mile = 63,360" ÷ 87.9" = 721
Sizes that can replace 275/60R15 on a 15" wheel
Within 3% of 27.99". Last column: speedometer reading at a true 60 mph.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Speedo at true 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/70R15 | 27.95" | 9.25" | -0.14% | 60.1 mph |
| 255/65R15 | 28.05" | 10.04" | +0.21% | 59.9 mph |
| 325/50R15 | 27.80" | 12.80" | -0.68% | 60.4 mph |
| 295/55R15 | 27.78" | 11.61" | -0.75% | 60.5 mph |
| 215/75R15 | 27.70" | 8.46" | -1.04% | 60.6 mph |
| 225/75R15 | 28.29" | 8.86" | +1.07% | 59.4 mph |
| 245/65R15 | 27.54" | 9.65" | -1.61% | 61 mph |
| 265/60R15 | 27.52" | 10.43" | -1.68% | 61 mph |
| 285/60R15 | 28.46" | 11.22" | +1.68% | 59 mph |
| 245/70R15 | 28.50" | 9.65" | +1.82% | 58.9 mph |
| 215/80R15 | 28.54" | 8.46" | +1.96% | 58.8 mph |
| 265/65R15 | 28.56" | 10.43" | +2.04% | 58.8 mph |
One size wider or narrower
- Narrower: 265/60R15 — 10.43" wide, 27.52" tall
- Wider: 285/60R15 — 11.22" wide, 28.46" tall
Same height on a different wheel size
- 235/75R14 14" (-0.39%)
- 235/65R16 16" (+0.14%)
- 255/60R16 16" (+0.21%)
- 275/55R16 16" (-0.29%)
- 205/75R16 16" (+0.43%)
- 215/70R16 16" (-0.5%)
- 285/55R16 16" (+1.25%)
- 295/50R16 16" (-1.36%)
- 225/70R16 16" (+1.46%)
- 245/60R16 16" (-1.5%)
Questions about 275/60R15
How tall is a 275/60R15 tire in inches?
A 275/60R15 tire is 27.99 inches (711 mm) tall: the 15-inch rim plus two sidewalls of 6.50 inches each.
Is 275/60R15 a 28 inch tire?
Yes. At 27.99 inches tall it is commonly called a 28-inch tire.
How many revolutions per mile does a 275/60R15 make?
About 721 revolutions per mile, based on a calculated circumference of 87.9 inches.
What size can replace 275/60R15?
235/70R15 is the closest match on a 15" rim (-0.14% height). Check load index, speed rating and clearance first.
Compare 275/60R15 against any other size with the tire size calculator.