Section Width265 mm (10.4")
Aspect Ratio51%
Rim Diameter15"
Overall Diameter651 mm (25.6")
Sidewall Height135 mm
Circumference2046 mm
265/51R15 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 265/51R15 tire size

Size geometry

A 265/51R15 tire has a 265mm section width and a 51% aspect ratio, mounted on a 15-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 135.2mm (5.32") and overall outside diameter is 651.3mm (25.64"). At highway speed the tire completes about 489 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 265/51R15 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 255/53R15 and 275/49R15. 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 265/51R15 you can upsize to 275/45R16 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 255/58R14 (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 265/51R15 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 265/51R15

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