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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

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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 ›