Section Width115 mm (4.5")
Aspect Ratio159%
Rim Diameter12"
Overall Diameter671 mm (26.4")
Sidewall Height183 mm
Circumference2106 mm
115/159R12 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 115/159R12 tire size

Size geometry

A 115/159R12 tire has a 115mm section width and a 159% aspect ratio, mounted on a 12-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 182.8mm (7.20") and overall outside diameter is 670.5mm (26.40"). At highway speed the tire completes about 475 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 115/159R12 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 105/174R12 and 125/146R12. Both keep your speedometer reading within 1% — safe for daily use, ABS, and stability control. Always verify load and speed ratings before swapping.

Plus / minus sizing options

For a 115/159R12 you can upsize to 125/136R13 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 105/186R11 (minus-one) for a softer ride or winter setup. Both stay inside the Âą3% diameter tolerance that ABS and TPMS systems expect.

Vehicle compatibility

0 vehicles in our database run the 115/159R12 tire size from the factory. Aftermarket fitment depends on rim width, offset, and clearance — match these specs to your wheel before purchasing tires.

Vehicles Using 115/159R12

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