Section Width305 mm (12.0")
Aspect Ratio38%
Rim Diameter15"
Overall Diameter613 mm (24.1")
Sidewall Height116 mm
Circumference1925 mm
305/38R15 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 305/38R15 tire size

Size geometry

A 305/38R15 tire has a 305mm section width and a 38% aspect ratio, mounted on a 15-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 115.9mm (4.56") and overall outside diameter is 612.8mm (24.13"). At highway speed the tire completes about 519 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 305/38R15 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 295/39R15 and 315/37R15. 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 305/38R15 you can upsize to 315/33R16 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 295/44R14 (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 305/38R15 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 305/38R15

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