Section Width175 mm (6.9")
Aspect Ratio83%
Rim Diameter15"
Overall Diameter672 mm (26.4")
Sidewall Height145 mm
Circumference2110 mm
175/83R15 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 175/83R15 tire size

Size geometry

A 175/83R15 tire has a 175mm section width and a 83% aspect ratio, mounted on a 15-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 145.3mm (5.72") and overall outside diameter is 671.5mm (26.44"). At highway speed the tire completes about 474 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 175/83R15 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 165/88R15 and 185/79R15. 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 175/83R15 you can upsize to 185/72R16 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 165/96R14 (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 175/83R15 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 175/83R15

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