Section Width175 mm (6.9")
Aspect Ratio159%
Rim Diameter11"
Overall Diameter836 mm (32.9")
Sidewall Height278 mm
Circumference2626 mm
175/159R11 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 175/159R11 tire size

Size geometry

A 175/159R11 tire has a 175mm section width and a 159% aspect ratio, mounted on a 11-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 278.3mm (10.95") and overall outside diameter is 835.9mm (32.91"). At highway speed the tire completes about 381 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 175/159R11 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 165/169R11 and 185/150R11. 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 175/159R11 you can upsize to 185/144R12 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 165/176R10 (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 175/159R11 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 175/159R11

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