Best 205/70 R15 Tires. Rims & Conversion Info

205/70 R15 in inches What rims fit 205/70 R15 tires What is 205/70 R15?

Best 205/70 R15 All-Season Tires

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General AltiMAX RT43
Overall: 80.3%
Dry: 84.7%
Wet: 82.5%
Snow: 75%
Comfort: 86%
Wear: 89.5%
Buy again: 93%
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Toyo Celsius
Overall: 76.3%
Dry: 72.7%
Wet: 80%
Snow: 80%
Comfort: 83%
Wear: 78%
Buy again: 78%
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Image of Cooper Evolution Tour
Cooper Evolution Tour
Overall: 76%
Dry: 88%
Wet: 82%
Snow: 72%
Comfort: 87%
Wear: 82%
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Image of Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
Overall: 75%
Dry: 88%
Wet: 86%
Snow: 73%
Comfort: 80%
Wear: 87%
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Image of Yokohama AVID Ascend
Yokohama AVID Ascend
Overall: 72%
Dry: 85.5%
Wet: 78%
Snow: 65%
Comfort: 82.5%
Wear: 86%
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Image of Sumitomo Touring LS T
Sumitomo Touring LS T
Overall: 70%
Dry: 83%
Wet: 75%
Snow: 62%
Comfort: 79%
Wear: 79%
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Image of Yokohama AVID TOURING-S
Yokohama AVID TOURING-S
Overall: 69%
Dry: 82%
Wet: 75%
Snow: 61%
Comfort: 81%
Wear: 77%
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Best 205/70 R15 All-Terrain Tires

Image of Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015
Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015
Overall: 81%
Dry: 89%
Wet: 88%
Snow: 81%
Comfort: 87%
Wear: 83%
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Image of Pirelli Scorpion ATR
Pirelli Scorpion ATR
Overall: 71%
Dry: 88%
Wet: 82%
Snow: 69%
Comfort: 85%
Wear: 82%
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Best 205/70 R15 Summer Tires

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Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus
Overall: 53.3%
Dry: 71.8%
Wet: 63%
Snow: 50%
Comfort: 64%
Wear: 69%
Buy again: 35%
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Best 205/70 R15 Winter Tires

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General Altimax Arctic 12
Overall: 89%
Dry: 82%
Wet: 87%
Snow: 90%
Comfort: 83%
Wear: 87%
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Image of Michelin X-Ice Xi3
Michelin X-Ice Xi3
Overall: 85%
Dry: 85%
Wet: 88%
Snow: 88%
Comfort: 89%
Wear: 90%
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Image of Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter
Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter
Overall: 84%
Dry: 81%
Wet: 87%
Snow: 88%
Comfort: 80%
Wear: 85%
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Image of Continental VikingContact 7
Continental VikingContact 7
Overall: 65.6%
Dry: 58.3%
Wet: 50%
Snow: 80%
Comfort: 95%
Wear: 50%
Buy again: 70%
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Image of Firestone Winterforce 2
Firestone Winterforce 2
Overall: 62.4%
Dry: 55%
Wet: 62.5%
Snow: 88.5%
Comfort: 68.5%
Wear: 65.5%
Buy again: 20%
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Cooper Evolution Winter
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205/70 R15 in inches

205/70 R15 tires' overall diameter is 26.3 inches, tire width is 8.1 inches, the tire can be mounted on 15 inches wheel and the circumference is 82.6". With that parameters, we can calculate that it will take approximately 767.1 revolutions per mile.

So the closest metric tire size of 205/70R15 existing size in inches is 28x9.0R15, which is 6.46% taller and 11.11% wider.

You can use our handy tire size calculator to compare 205/70 R15 vs 28x9.0R15.

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What rims fit 205/70 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 205/70 R15 tires:

Rim diameter x rim width

205/70 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.
70 The second number is the aspect ratio or sidewall height. In this case, it is 70%. 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 70% of the width or ~ 144mm
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.