165/65R15

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 165/65R15 tire size features an overall diameter of 23.44 inches, a section width of 6.5 inches (165mm), and rotates 860 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 22+ vehicle models including Smart Fortwo.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

23.44"

595.4 mm

Section Width

165 mm

6.50" wide

Sidewall Height

4.22"

107.2 mm (65% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

860

Circumference: 73.65"

Rim Diameter

15"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

4.1" - 5.8"

Optimal rim width range

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 165/65R15 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)165/65R15
Overall Height:23.4"
Sidewall:4.2"
Revs/Mile:860
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 123.4" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+26.1%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 75.7 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph25.2 mph+5.2 mph
30 mph37.8 mph+7.8 mph
45 mph56.8 mph+11.8 mph
60 mph75.7 mph+15.7 mph
75 mph94.6 mph+19.6 mph
90 mph113.5 mph+23.5 mph

Fender & Suspension Clearance

Fitment Status: MODERATE RISK

Flush fitment. Extends 17.7mm outwards. Check wheel arch clearance under full suspension compression.

Inner Strut Space:7.7mm LESS clearance
Outer Fender Push:Extends 17.7mm further out
Ride Height Delta:+3.06" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 165/65R15 (22+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 165/65R15 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
2016Smart FortwoPassion, Automatic DCT TransView 2016 Fortwo ›
2016Smart FortwoPassion, Standard TransView 2016 Fortwo ›
2016Smart FortwoPrime, Automatic DCT TransView 2016 Fortwo ›
2016Smart FortwoPrime, Standard TransView 2016 Fortwo ›
2016Smart FortwoPure, Automatic DCT TransView 2016 Fortwo ›
2016Smart FortwoPure, Standard TransView 2016 Fortwo ›
2017Smart FortwoElectric Drive, 2D ConvertibleView 2017 Fortwo ›
2017Smart FortwoElectric Drive, 2D CoupeView 2017 Fortwo ›
2017Smart FortwoPassion, 2D Convertible, Automatic DCT TransView 2017 Fortwo ›
2017Smart FortwoPassion, 2D Coupe, Automatic DCT TransView 2017 Fortwo ›
2017Smart FortwoPassion, 2D Convertible, Standard TransView 2017 Fortwo ›
2017Smart FortwoPassion, 2D Coupe, Standard TransView 2017 Fortwo ›
2017Smart FortwoPrime, 2D Coupe, Standard TransView 2017 Fortwo ›
2017Smart FortwoPrime, 2D Coupe, Automatic DCT TransView 2017 Fortwo ›
2017Smart FortwoPrime, 2D Convertible, Automatic DCT TransView 2017 Fortwo ›
2017Smart FortwoPrime, 2D Convertible, Standard TransView 2017 Fortwo ›
2017Smart FortwoPure, Automatic DCT TransView 2017 Fortwo ›
2017Smart FortwoPure, Standard TransView 2017 Fortwo ›
2018Smart Fortwo2D ConvertibleView 2018 Fortwo ›
2018Smart Fortwo2D CoupeView 2018 Fortwo ›
2019Smart Fortwo2D CoupeView 2019 Fortwo ›
2019Smart Fortwo2D ConvertibleView 2019 Fortwo ›