215/50R15

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 215/50R15 tire size features an overall diameter of 23.46 inches, a section width of 8.5 inches (215mm), and rotates 860 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 39+ vehicle models including Toyota Celica.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

23.46"

595.9 mm

Section Width

215 mm

8.46" wide

Sidewall Height

4.23"

107.4 mm (50% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

860

Circumference: 73.72"

Rim Diameter

15"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.4" - 7.5"

Optimal rim width range

Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 215/50R15 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)215/50R15
Overall Height:23.5"
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 123.5" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+26.0%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 75.6 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph25.2 mph+5.2 mph
30 mph37.8 mph+7.8 mph
45 mph56.7 mph+11.7 mph
60 mph75.6 mph+15.6 mph
75 mph94.5 mph+19.5 mph
90 mph113.4 mph+23.4 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 215/50R15 (39+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 215/50R15 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
1990Toyota CelicaAll-TracView 1990 Celica
1990Toyota CelicaGT-S, AutomaticView 1990 Celica
1990Toyota CelicaGT-S, StandardView 1990 Celica
1991Toyota CelicaAll-TracView 1991 Celica
1991Toyota CelicaGT-S, AutomaticView 1991 Celica
1991Toyota CelicaGT-S, Standard, C52View 1991 Celica
1991Toyota CelicaGT-S, Standard, S53View 1991 Celica
1992Toyota CelicaAll-TracView 1992 Celica
1992Toyota CelicaGT-S, AutomaticView 1992 Celica
1992Toyota CelicaGT-S, Standard, C52View 1992 Celica
1992Toyota CelicaGT-S, Standard, S53View 1992 Celica
1993Toyota CelicaAll-TracView 1993 Celica
1993Toyota CelicaGT-S, Standard, C53View 1993 Celica
1993Toyota CelicaGT-S, Standard, C52View 1993 Celica
1993Toyota CelicaGT-S, AutomaticView 1993 Celica
1993Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, AutomaticView 1993 Passat
1993Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, StandardView 1993 Passat
1993Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 E, StandardView 1993 Passat
1993Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 D, AutomaticView 1993 Passat
1993Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 D, StandardView 1993 Passat
1993Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 E, AutomaticView 1993 Passat
1993Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 E, StandardView 1993 Passat
1993Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 E, AutomaticView 1993 Passat
1994Volkswagen Passat4D Sedan, AutomaticView 1994 Passat
1994Volkswagen Passat4D Sedan, StandardView 1994 Passat
1994Volkswagen Passat4D Wagon, AutomaticView 1994 Passat
1994Volkswagen Passat4D Wagon, StandardView 1994 Passat
1995Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Sedan, AutomaticView 1995 Passat
1995Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Sedan, StandardView 1995 Passat
1995Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Wagon, AutomaticView 1995 Passat
1995Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Wagon, StandardView 1995 Passat
1996Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Sedan, AutomaticView 1996 Passat
1996Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Sedan, StandardView 1996 Passat
1996Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Wagon, AutomaticView 1996 Passat
1996Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Wagon, StandardView 1996 Passat
1997Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Sedan, AutomaticView 1997 Passat
1997Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Sedan, StandardView 1997 Passat
1997Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Wagon, StandardView 1997 Passat
1997Volkswagen PassatGLX, 4D Wagon, AutomaticView 1997 Passat