Section Width185 mm (7.3")
Aspect Ratio159%
Rim Diameter11"
Overall Diameter868 mm (34.2")
Sidewall Height294 mm
Circumference2726 mm
185/159R11 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 185/159R11 tire size

Size geometry

A 185/159R11 tire has a 185mm section width and a 159% aspect ratio, mounted on a 11-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 294.1mm (11.58") and overall outside diameter is 867.7mm (34.16"). At highway speed the tire completes about 367 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 185/159R11 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 175/168R11 and 195/151R11. 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 185/159R11 you can upsize to 195/144R12 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 175/175R10 (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 185/159R11 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 185/159R11

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