Section Width515 mm (20.3")
Aspect Ratio50%
Rim Diameter15"
Overall Diameter896 mm (35.3")
Sidewall Height258 mm
Circumference2815 mm
515/50R15 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 515/50R15 tire size

Size geometry

A 515/50R15 tire has a 515mm section width and a 50% aspect ratio, mounted on a 15-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 257.5mm (10.14") and overall outside diameter is 896.0mm (35.28"). At highway speed the tire completes about 355 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 515/50R15 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 505/51R15 and 525/49R15. 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 515/50R15 you can upsize to 525/47R16 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 505/54R14 (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 515/50R15 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 515/50R15

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