Best 205/65 R15 Tires. Rims & Conversion Info
Best 205/65 R15 All-Season Tires
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Overall: 90.5% Dry: 90.3%Wet: 92%Snow: 88%Comfort: 97.5%Wear: 93%Buy again: 100%Check on Amazon
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
Overall: 85.5% Dry: 93%Wet: 90.5%Snow: 81%Comfort: 87%Wear: 87%Check on Amazon
General AltiMAX RT43
Overall: 80.3% Dry: 84.7%Wet: 82.5%Snow: 75%Comfort: 86%Wear: 89.5%Buy again: 93%Check on Amazon
Toyo Celsius
Overall: 76.3% Dry: 72.7%Wet: 80%Snow: 80%Comfort: 83%Wear: 78%Buy again: 78%Check on Amazon
Cooper Evolution Tour
Overall: 76% Dry: 88%Wet: 82%Snow: 72%Comfort: 87%Wear: 82%Check on Amazon
Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
Overall: 75% Dry: 88%Wet: 86%Snow: 73%Comfort: 80%Wear: 87%Check on Amazon
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Overall: 73.9% Dry: 68%Wet: 80%Snow: 80%Comfort: 87%Wear: 70%Buy again: 70%Check on AmazonBest 205/65 R15 Summer Tires
Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus
Overall: 53.3% Dry: 71.8%Wet: 63%Snow: 50%Comfort: 64%Wear: 69%Buy again: 35%Check on Amazon
Nexen N Priz AH8
Overall: 32% Dry: 76%Wet: 66%Snow: 38%Comfort: 66%Wear: 67%Check on AmazonBest 205/65 R15 Truck/SUV All-Season Tires
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
Overall: 89.8% Dry: 93%Wet: 94.5%Snow: 89%Comfort: 90.5%Wear: 83%Buy again: 97%Check on Amazon
Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Overall: 84% Dry: 92%Wet: 92%Snow: 83%Comfort: 90%Wear: 88%Check on Amazon
Cooper Discoverer HT3
Overall: 66% Dry: 91%Wet: 84%Snow: 66%Comfort: 79%Wear: 75%Check on Amazon
Hankook Dynapro HT RH12
Overall: 53% Dry: 81%Wet: 72%Snow: 53%Comfort: 81%Wear: 72%Check on Amazon
Continental VancoFourSeason
Overall: 26% Dry: 70%Wet: 55%Snow: 29%Comfort: 66%Wear: 35%Check on AmazonBest 205/65 R15 Winter Tires
General Altimax Arctic 12
Overall: 89% Dry: 82%Wet: 87%Snow: 90%Comfort: 83%Wear: 87%Check on Amazon
Michelin X-Ice Xi3
Overall: 85% Dry: 85%Wet: 88%Snow: 88%Comfort: 89%Wear: 90%Check on Amazon
Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter
Overall: 84% Dry: 81%Wet: 87%Snow: 88%Comfort: 80%Wear: 85%Check on Amazon
Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
Overall: 83.3% Dry: 76.7%Wet: 80%Snow: 90%Comfort: 90%Wear: 70%Buy again: 100%Check on Amazon
Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c
Overall: 76% Dry: 77%Wet: 78%Snow: 87%Comfort: 81%Wear: 83%Check on Amazon
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Overall: 75.1% Dry: 72.5%Wet: 84.5%Snow: 96.5%Comfort: 73.5%Wear: 76.5%Buy again: 100%Check on Amazon
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D
Overall: 74.3% Dry: 79%Wet: 83%Snow: 70%Comfort: 76%Wear: 75%Buy again: 78%Check on Amazon205/65 R15 in inches
205/65 R15 tires' overall diameter is 25.5 inches, tire width is 8.1 inches, the tire can be mounted on 15 inches wheel and the circumference is 80.1". With that parameters, we can calculate that it will take approximately 791 revolutions per mile.
So the closest metric tire size of 205/65R15 existing size in inches is 28x9.0R15, which is 9.8% taller and 11.11% wider.
You can use our handy tire size calculator to compare 205/65 R15 vs 28x9.0R15.
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What rims fit 205/65 R15 tires?
For each tire size there often there are several wheel sizes. You can't put too wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa. Here is what size of the wheels your vehicle needs for 205/65 R15 tires:
Rim diameter x rim width
- 15x6
- 15x6.5
- 15x7
- 15x5.5
205/65 R15 – what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 205 | The first number shows that the tire has a section width of 205 mm or approximately 8.1 inches. |
| 65 | The second number is the aspect ratio or sidewall height. In this case, it is 65%. It shows the height of the tire from the ground to the rim edge or the height of the tire's cross-section which is 65% of the width or ~ 134mm |
| R15 | The letter R means this tire is radial. Most of all tires nowadays are radial. The number is the tire diameter in inches. It means that the tire will fit 15-inch wheels |
If you want to know more about how to decipher information inscribed on your tires, including aspects such as the tire height, tire width, and the diameter of the wheel, this guide provides an in-depth look at how to read a tire sidewall. These measurements can reveal a wealth of information about your tire's specifications and suitability for your vehicle. Mastering these details will allow you to make informed decisions when buying or replacing your tires.