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255/60R15 tire size

255/60R15 in inches: 27.05" overall diameter — 10.04" wide, 6.02" sidewall.

Methodology: dimensions are calculated from standard ETRTO tire-size formulas. Last reviewed June 2026 by the TreadSize editorial team.

255/60R15 tire detail photo with TreadSize diameter, width, and rim measurement card
Overall diameter 27.05 in 687 mm
Section width 10.04 in 255 mm
Sidewall height 6.02 in 153 mm
Revs / mile 746 speedo calibration

Before you fit 255/60R15: verify the vehicle placard, load index, speed rating, wheel offset, and full-lock/full-compression clearance. Nominal dimensions do not guarantee a safe physical fit.

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Full dimensions

Measurement Metric Imperial
Overall diameter 687 mm 27.05 in
Section width 255 mm 10.04 in
Sidewall height 153 mm 6.02 in
Rim diameter 381 mm 15 in
Circumference 2158.3 mm 84.97 in
Revolutions per mile 745.7
Aspect ratio 60%

NHTSA safety record for 255/60R15

Drawn from official U.S. government (NHTSA) consumer complaint and recall filings for this exact tire size — not the generic averages you'll find elsewhere.

Complaints on record 3 filed with NHTSA
Recalls on record 0 none on record

What owners report fails — 255/60R15

  • Tread separation 2
  • Out of round 1

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated failure rates, and not adjusted for how many tires of this size are in service. Popular sizes naturally accumulate more reports. Use this as a research signal, not a verdict on any specific tire. Data as of 2021. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain). Always check the latest recalls at NHTSA.gov and report a tire problem if you have one.

How 255/60R15 compares inside the NHTSA size dataset

Complaint rank #218 of 271 among 271 safety-record sizes
Vs dataset median 7 below median 10 complaints
Top failure share 67% Tread separation

This comparison is derived only from tire sizes that have a real NHTSA complaint or recall record in the TreadSize dataset. Source: NHTSA ODI — Consumer Complaints (FLAT_CMPL) + Recalls (FLAT_RCL), U.S. DOT public domain; Complaints through 2021.

Nearby safety records by complaint volume

120/70R17 3 complaints · 2 recalls 235/55R20 3 complaints · 2 recalls 305/65R17 3 complaints · 1 recalls 155/80R13 3 complaints · 0 recalls 165/25R15 3 complaints · 0 recalls 185/55R15 3 complaints · 0 recalls 185/55R17 3 complaints · 0 recalls 195/95R15 3 complaints · 0 recalls

Dataset download: JSON or CSV. Latest recall lookup: NHTSA.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the overall diameter of a 255/60R15 tire?

A 255/60R15 tire has an overall diameter of 27.05 inches (687 mm).

How tall is a 255/60R15 tire?

The sidewall height is 153 mm (6.02 inches), and the overall diameter from the ground to the top of the tire is 27.05 inches.

How many revolutions per mile does a 255/60R15 tire make?

A 255/60R15 tire makes approximately 746 revolutions per mile. Your speedometer is calibrated to this number.

What rim size does a 255/60R15 tire fit?

A 255/60R15 tire is designed for a 15-inch rim (381 mm).

Are there recalls or safety complaints for 255/60R15 tires?

NHTSA has 3 consumer complaints on record for the 255/60R15 size; the most reported issue is tread separation (2 reports). These are unverified consumer reports, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many tires of this size are in service.

All dimensions calculated using standard ETRTO formulas. Always confirm fitment with your vehicle's door-placard and a qualified tire professional before purchasing.