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205/55R15

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 205/55R15 tire size features an overall diameter of 23.88 inches, a section width of 8.1 inches (205mm), and rotates 845 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 100+ vehicle models including BMW 325iX, BMW M3.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

23.88"

606.6 mm

Section Width

205 mm

8.07" wide

Sidewall Height

4.44"

112.8 mm (55% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

845

Circumference: 75.01"

Rim Diameter

15"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.1" - 7.2"

Optimal rim width range

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 205/55R15 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)205/55R15
Overall Height:23.9"
Sidewall:4.4"
Revs/Mile:845
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 123.9" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+23.9%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 74.3 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph24.8 mph+4.8 mph
30 mph37.2 mph+7.2 mph
45 mph55.7 mph+10.7 mph
60 mph74.3 mph+14.3 mph
75 mph92.9 mph+17.9 mph
90 mph111.5 mph+21.5 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:+2.85" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 205/55R15 (100+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 205/55R15 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
1988BMW 325iX325iXView 1988 325iX ›
1988BMW M3M3View 1988 M3 ›
1989BMW 325iX2D Sedan, StandardView 1989 325iX ›
1989BMW 325iX2D Sedan, AutomaticView 1989 325iX ›
1989BMW 325iX4D Sedan, StandardView 1989 325iX ›
1989BMW 325iX4D Sedan, AutomaticView 1989 325iX ›
1989BMW M3M3View 1989 M3 ›
1990BMW 325iX2D Sedan, StandardView 1990 325iX ›
1990BMW 325iX4D Sedan, AutomaticView 1990 325iX ›
1990BMW 325iX4D Sedan, StandardView 1990 325iX ›
1990BMW 325iX2D Sedan, AutomaticView 1990 325iX ›
1990BMW M3M3View 1990 M3 ›
1991BMW 325iX2D Sedan, StandardView 1991 325iX ›
1991BMW 325iX2D Sedan, AutomaticView 1991 325iX ›
1991BMW 325iX4D Sedan, StandardView 1991 325iX ›
1991BMW 325iX4D Sedan, AutomaticView 1991 325iX ›
1991BMW M3M3View 1991 M3 ›
1999Ford EscortZX2, AutomaticView 1999 Escort ›
1999Ford EscortZX2, StandardView 1999 Escort ›
2000Ford ZX2AutomaticView 2000 ZX2 ›
2000Ford ZX2StandardView 2000 ZX2 ›
1992Honda PreludeSi, AutomaticView 1992 Prelude ›
1992Honda PreludeSi, StandardView 1992 Prelude ›
1993Honda PreludeSi, AutomaticView 1993 Prelude ›
1993Honda PreludeSi, StandardView 1993 Prelude ›
1993Honda PreludeVTECView 1993 Prelude ›
1994Honda Prelude4WS, AutomaticView 1994 Prelude ›
1994Honda Prelude4WS, StandardView 1994 Prelude ›
1994Honda PreludeSi, AutomaticView 1994 Prelude ›
1994Honda PreludeSi, StandardView 1994 Prelude ›
1994Honda PreludeVTECView 1994 Prelude ›
1995Honda PreludeSE, AutomaticView 1995 Prelude ›
1995Honda PreludeSi, StandardView 1995 Prelude ›
1995Honda PreludeVTECView 1995 Prelude ›
1995Honda PreludeSE, StandardView 1995 Prelude ›
1995Honda PreludeSi, AutomaticView 1995 Prelude ›
1996Honda PreludeSi, AutomaticView 1996 Prelude ›
1996Honda PreludeSi, StandardView 1996 Prelude ›
1996Honda PreludeVTECView 1996 Prelude ›
1986Mercedes-Benz 190E102.983, AutomaticView 1986 190E ›
1986Mercedes-Benz 190E102.983, StandardView 1986 190E ›
1987Mercedes-Benz 190E2.3, 102.983, AutomaticView 1987 190E ›
1987Mercedes-Benz 190E2.3, 102.983, StandardView 1987 190E ›
1987Saab 9000Base, StandardView 1987 9000 ›
1987Saab 9000Base, AutomaticView 1987 9000 ›
1988Saab 9000Base, AutomaticView 1988 9000 ›
1988Saab 9000SPGView 1988 9000 ›
1988Saab 9000Base, StandardView 1988 9000 ›
1989Saab 9000Base, StandardView 1989 9000 ›
1989Saab 9000Base, AutomaticView 1989 9000 ›
1990Saab 9000S, 4D Hatchback, 2.0 L, AutomaticView 1990 9000 ›
1990Saab 9000S, 4D Hatchback, 2.0 L, StandardView 1990 9000 ›
1992Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1992 Celica ›
1992Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Coupe, Standard, C52View 1992 Celica ›
1992Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Convertible, Standard, C52View 1992 Celica ›
1992Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Convertible, Standard, S53View 1992 Celica ›
1992Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Coupe, AutomaticView 1992 Celica ›
1992Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Coupe, Standard, S53View 1992 Celica ›
1992Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Hatchback, AutomaticView 1992 Celica ›
1992Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Hatchback, Standard, C52View 1992 Celica ›
1992Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Hatchback, Standard, S53View 1992 Celica ›
1993Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1993 Celica ›
1993Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Convertible, Standard, C52View 1993 Celica ›
1993Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Convertible, Standard, C53View 1993 Celica ›
1993Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Coupe, AutomaticView 1993 Celica ›
1993Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Hatchback, AutomaticView 1993 Celica ›
1993Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Coupe, Standard, C53View 1993 Celica ›
1993Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Coupe, Standard, C52View 1993 Celica ›
1993Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Hatchback, Standard, C53View 1993 Celica ›
1993Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Hatchback, Standard, C52View 1993 Celica ›
1994Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Hatchback, StandardView 1994 Celica ›
1994Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Hatchback, AutomaticView 1994 Celica ›
1994Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Coupe, AutomaticView 1994 Celica ›
1994Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Coupe, StandardView 1994 Celica ›
1995Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1995 Celica ›
1995Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Convertible, StandardView 1995 Celica ›
1995Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Coupe, AutomaticView 1995 Celica ›
1995Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Coupe, StandardView 1995 Celica ›
1995Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Hatchback, AutomaticView 1995 Celica ›
1995Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Hatchback, StandardView 1995 Celica ›
1996Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1996 Celica ›
1996Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Convertible, StandardView 1996 Celica ›
1996Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Coupe, AutomaticView 1996 Celica ›
1996Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Coupe, StandardView 1996 Celica ›
1996Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Hatchback, AutomaticView 1996 Celica ›
1996Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Hatchback, StandardView 1996 Celica ›
1997Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Hatchback, StandardView 1997 Celica ›
1997Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Convertible, StandardView 1997 Celica ›
1997Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Hatchback, AutomaticView 1997 Celica ›
1997Toyota CelicaGT, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1997 Celica ›
1998Toyota Celica2D Convertible, StandardView 1998 Celica ›
1998Toyota Celica2D Coupe, StandardView 1998 Celica ›
1998Toyota Celica2D Hatchback, AutomaticView 1998 Celica ›
1998Toyota Celica2D Coupe, AutomaticView 1998 Celica ›
1998Toyota Celica2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1998 Celica ›
1998Toyota Celica2D Hatchback, StandardView 1998 Celica ›
1999Toyota Celica2D Convertible, StandardView 1999 Celica ›
1999Toyota Celica2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1999 Celica ›
1999Toyota Celica2D Hatchback, AutomaticView 1999 Celica ›
1999Toyota Celica2D Hatchback, StandardView 1999 Celica ›