P225/50R15

Passenger / P-Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The P225/50R15 tire size features an overall diameter of 23.86 inches, a section width of 8.9 inches (225mm), and rotates 845 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 12+ vehicle models including Chrysler Laser.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

23.86"

606.0 mm

Section Width

225 mm

8.86" wide

Sidewall Height

4.43"

112.5 mm (50% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

845

Circumference: 74.95"

Rim Diameter

15"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.6" - 7.9"

Optimal rim width range

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare P225/50R15 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)225/50R15
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

+24.0%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 74.4 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph24.8 mph+4.8 mph
30 mph37.2 mph+7.2 mph
45 mph55.8 mph+10.8 mph
60 mph74.4 mph+14.4 mph
75 mph93.0 mph+18.0 mph
90 mph111.6 mph+21.6 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:+2.86" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit P225/50R15 (12+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing P225/50R15 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
1986Chrysler LaserXE, 2.2 E, AutomaticView 1986 Laser ›
1986Chrysler LaserXE, 2.2 E, StandardView 1986 Laser ›
1986Chrysler LaserXE, 2.5 K, AutomaticView 1986 Laser ›
1986Chrysler LaserXE, 2.5 K, StandardView 1986 Laser ›
1986Dodge DaytonaTurbo Z, AutomaticView 1986 Daytona ›
1986Dodge DaytonaTurbo Z, StandardView 1986 Daytona ›
1987Dodge DaytonaShelby Z, 2.2 AView 1987 Daytona ›
1987Dodge DaytonaShelby Z, 2.2 EView 1987 Daytona ›
1988Dodge DaytonaShelby Z, 2.2 A, AutomaticView 1988 Daytona ›
1988Dodge DaytonaShelby Z, 2.2 A, StandardView 1988 Daytona ›
1988Dodge DaytonaShelby Z, 2.2 E, AutomaticView 1988 Daytona ›
1988Dodge DaytonaShelby Z, 2.2 E, StandardView 1988 Daytona ›