225/65R15

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 225/65R15 tire size features an overall diameter of 26.52 inches, a section width of 8.9 inches (225mm), and rotates 761 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 1+ vehicle models including Jaguar XJ6.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

26.52"

673.6 mm

Section Width

225 mm

8.86" wide

Sidewall Height

5.76"

146.3 mm (65% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

761

Circumference: 83.3"

Rim Diameter

15"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.6" - 7.9"

Optimal rim width range

Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 225/65R15 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)225/65R15
Overall Height:26.5"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:761
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 126.5" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+11.5%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 66.9 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph22.3 mph+2.3 mph
30 mph33.5 mph+3.5 mph
45 mph50.2 mph+5.2 mph
60 mph66.9 mph+6.9 mph
75 mph83.7 mph+8.7 mph
90 mph100.4 mph+10.4 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:+1.53" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 225/65R15 (1+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 225/65R15 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
1993Jaguar XJ6BaseView 1993 XJ6