What is the diameter of a P265/70R15 tire?

A P265/70R15 tire has an overall diameter of 29.61 inches (752.1mm).

How many revolutions per mile does a P265/70R15 tire make?

A P265/70R15 tire makes approximately 681 revolutions per mile.

What rim width is recommended for P265/70R15 tires?

The recommended wheel rim width for a P265/70R15 tire is 6.6" - 9.3".

P265/70R15

Passenger / P-Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The P265/70R15 tire size features an overall diameter of 29.61 inches, a section width of 10.4 inches (265mm), and rotates 681 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 58+ vehicle models including Mitsubishi Montero, Nissan Pathfinder.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

29.61"

752.1 mm

Section Width

265 mm

10.43" wide

Sidewall Height

7.3"

185.4 mm (70% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

681

Circumference: 93.01"

Rim Diameter

15"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

6.6" - 9.3"

Optimal rim width range

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare P265/70R15 against any proposed tire size below:

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Tire 1 (Stock / Base)265/70R15

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:29.6"

Sidewall:7.3"

Revs/Mile:681

Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:29.6"

Sidewall:5.8"

Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Speedometer Variance

-0.1%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 59.9 mph

Indicated	Actual Speed	Diff
20 mph	20.0 mph	-0.0 mph
30 mph	30.0 mph	-0.0 mph
45 mph	45.0 mph	-0.0 mph
60 mph	59.9 mph	-0.1 mph
75 mph	74.9 mph	-0.1 mph
90 mph	89.9 mph	-0.1 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:-0.02" lower ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit P265/70R15 (58+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing P265/70R15 tires:

Year	Make & Model	Trim / Variant	Lookup Specs
2000	Mitsubishi Montero	Montero	View 2000 Montero ›
1996	Nissan Pathfinder	SE, Automatic	View 1996 Pathfinder ›
1996	Nissan Pathfinder	SE, Standard	View 1996 Pathfinder ›
1997	Nissan Pathfinder	SE, Automatic	View 1997 Pathfinder ›
1997	Nissan Pathfinder	SE, Standard	View 1997 Pathfinder ›
1998	Nissan Pathfinder	SE, Automatic	View 1998 Pathfinder ›
1998	Nissan Pathfinder	SE, Standard	View 1998 Pathfinder ›
1999	Nissan Pathfinder	LE, 4WD	View 1999 Pathfinder ›
1999	Nissan Pathfinder	LE, RWD	View 1999 Pathfinder ›
1999	Nissan Pathfinder	SE, Automatic	View 1999 Pathfinder ›
1999	Nissan Pathfinder	SE, Standard	View 1999 Pathfinder ›
2000	Nissan Xterra	SE, 3.3 E, 4WD, Automatic	View 2000 Xterra ›
2000	Nissan Xterra	SE, 3.3 E, 4WD, Standard	View 2000 Xterra ›
2000	Nissan Xterra	SE, 3.3 E, RWD, Automatic	View 2000 Xterra ›
2000	Nissan Xterra	SE, 3.3 E, RWD, Standard	View 2000 Xterra ›
2001	Nissan Frontier	Desert Runner XE, Automatic	View 2001 Frontier ›
2001	Nissan Frontier	Desert Runner SE, Automatic	View 2001 Frontier ›
2001	Nissan Frontier	SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic	View 2001 Frontier ›
2001	Nissan Frontier	SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard	View 2001 Frontier ›
2001	Nissan Frontier	Desert Runner SE, Standard	View 2001 Frontier ›
2001	Nissan Frontier	Desert Runner XE, Standard	View 2001 Frontier ›
2001	Nissan Frontier	XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.3 E, Automatic	View 2001 Frontier ›
2001	Nissan Frontier	XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.3 E, Standard	View 2001 Frontier ›
2002	Nissan Frontier	Desert Runner SE	View 2002 Frontier ›
2002	Nissan Frontier	Desert Runner XE, Automatic	View 2002 Frontier ›
2002	Nissan Frontier	Desert Runner XE, Standard	View 2002 Frontier ›
2002	Nissan Frontier	SE, 4D Pickup, RWD	View 2002 Frontier ›
2002	Nissan Frontier	SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab	View 2002 Frontier ›
2002	Nissan Frontier	XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.3 E, Automatic	View 2002 Frontier ›
2002	Nissan Frontier	XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.3 E, Standard	View 2002 Frontier ›
2002	Nissan Frontier	XE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Automatic	View 2002 Frontier ›
2002	Nissan Frontier	XE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Standard	View 2002 Frontier ›
2002	Nissan Xterra	XE S/C, 4WD, Standard	View 2002 Xterra ›
2002	Nissan Xterra	XE S/C, RWD, Automatic	View 2002 Xterra ›
2002	Nissan Xterra	XE, 3.3 E, RWD, Automatic	View 2002 Xterra ›
2002	Nissan Xterra	XE S/C, RWD, Standard	View 2002 Xterra ›
2002	Nissan Xterra	XE, 3.3 E, 4WD, Automatic	View 2002 Xterra ›
2002	Nissan Xterra	XE, 3.3 E, RWD, Standard	View 2002 Xterra ›
2002	Nissan Xterra	XE S/C, 4WD, Automatic	View 2002 Xterra ›
2002	Nissan Xterra	XE, 2.4 D	View 2002 Xterra ›
2002	Nissan Xterra	XE, 3.3 E, 4WD, Standard	View 2002 Xterra ›
2003	Nissan Frontier	Desert Runner SE	View 2003 Frontier ›
2003	Nissan Frontier	Desert Runner XE, Automatic	View 2003 Frontier ›
2003	Nissan Frontier	Desert Runner XE, Standard	View 2003 Frontier ›
2003	Nissan Frontier	SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab	View 2003 Frontier ›
2003	Nissan Frontier	SE, 4D Pickup, RWD	View 2003 Frontier ›
2003	Nissan Frontier	XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.3 E, Automatic	View 2003 Frontier ›
2003	Nissan Frontier	XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.3 E, Standard	View 2003 Frontier ›
2003	Nissan Frontier	XE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Automatic	View 2003 Frontier ›
2003	Nissan Frontier	XE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Standard	View 2003 Frontier ›
2004	Nissan Frontier	Desert Runner XE, Automatic	View 2004 Frontier ›
2004	Nissan Frontier	Desert Runner XE, Standard	View 2004 Frontier ›
2004	Nissan Frontier	XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.3 E, Automatic	View 2004 Frontier ›
2004	Nissan Frontier	XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.3 E, Standard	View 2004 Frontier ›
2004	Nissan Frontier	XE, 4D Pickup, 4WD, Automatic	View 2004 Frontier ›
2004	Nissan Frontier	XE, 4D Pickup, 4WD, Standard	View 2004 Frontier ›
2004	Nissan Frontier	XE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Automatic	View 2004 Frontier ›
2004	Nissan Frontier	XE, 4D Pickup, RWD, Standard	View 2004 Frontier ›