265/50R15 Tire Size in Inches

25.4" tall, 10.4" wide, 5.2" sidewall

Diameter25.4"646 mm
Overall diameter25.4"646 mm
Section width10.4"265 mm
Sidewall height5.2"133 mm
Circumference79.9"2029 mm
Revolutions per mile793493 per km
Wheel diameter15"≈ 25.4x10.4R15 in inches

A 265/50R15 tire is 25.4 inches (646 mm) tall and 10.4 inches wide. The sidewall is 50% of the width, 5.2 inches, on a 15-inch wheel, and the tire turns about 793 times per mile.

In flotation terms that is about 25.4x10.4R15. People often call it a 25-inch tire.

The size most often compared with it is 295/50R15, which is 1.2" taller (+4.6%). At an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 62.8 mph on it, more than the 3% change many shops use as a limit.

265/50R15
295/50R15
Diameter difference+4.64%diameter 25.43" → 26.61"
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Speedometer

ShowsActual speed

Gear ratio to match

–enter your current axle ratio

Sizes near 265/50R15

Same 15" wheel, within 20 mm of width and 10 points of aspect ratio.

SizeDiameterWidthSidewallvs 265/50R15
245/55R1525.6"9.6"5.3"+0.7%
275/50R1525.8"10.8"5.4"+1.5%
255/55R1526.0"10.0"5.5"+2.4%
245/60R1526.6"9.6"5.8"+4.5%
275/55R1526.9"10.8"6.0"+5.8%
255/60R1527.0"10.0"6.0"+6.3%
275/60R1528.0"10.8"6.5"+10.1%
285/60R1528.5"11.2"6.7"+11.9%

Same height on a different wheel

Sizes within 2% of 25.4" on 14" or 16" or 17" wheels.

SizeDiameterWidthSidewallvs 265/50R15
195/75R1425.5"7.7"5.8"+0.3%
245/50R1625.6"9.6"4.8"+0.8%
275/40R1725.7"10.8"4.3"+0.9%
315/35R1725.7"12.4"4.3"+1.0%
255/40R1725.0"10.0"4.0"−1.6%
185/55R1725.0"7.3"4.0"−1.7%

Speedometer with a different size

Actual speed when the speedometer is calibrated for 265/50R15.

Speedometer showson 295/50R15on 245/55R15on 275/50R15
30 mph31.4 mph30.2 mph30.5 mph
45 mph47.1 mph45.3 mph45.7 mph
60 mph62.8 mph60.4 mph60.9 mph
70 mph73.3 mph70.5 mph71.1 mph

265/50R15 comparisons

265/50R15 FAQ

How tall is a 265/50R15 tire?

25.4 inches (646 mm). The sidewall is 5.2 inches.

How wide is a 265/50R15 tire?

10.4 inches (265 mm) section width, measured sidewall to sidewall.

What is 265/50R15 in flotation size?

About 25.4x10.4R15.

Can I use 295/50R15 instead of 265/50R15?

295/50R15 is +4.6% in diameter, more than the common 3% guideline, so expect a speedometer error and check clearance. It is 1.2" wider.