165/50R15 — what does it mean?
- 165 stands for tread width in millimeters
- 50 is an aspect ration between the tread width and the sidewall in percents
- R means that the tire has a radial construction
- 15 is a wheel diameter (or rim) in inches
How to convert 165 50R15 to inches?
First of all, we need to divide 165 mm (width) by 25.4 (mm to inch conversion), which will give us a width of 6.5″. Then, 50% of the 6.5″ will result in 3.3″ sidewall.
To get the total height or tire diameter, we need to sum the 15″ rim diameter with two of the sidewall heights. It will result in a 21.6″ total tire diameter (or height).
For your convenience, below is a table for 165/50R15 conversion to inches:
| Inches | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 21.6″ | 549 mm |
| Tread width | 6.5″ | 165 mm |
| Wheel diameter | 15″ | 549 mm |
| Sidewall height | 3.3″ | 83 mm |
| Circumference | 67.8″ | 1724 mm |
| Revolutions | 933 / ml | 580 / km |
Alternatives to a 165/50R15 tire
If you're looking to upsize your 165 50R15 tires, try to stay within 3% deviation of an overall diameter for safety reasons.
| Tire | Tire diameter | Width | Wheel Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115/70R15 | 21.4″ -0.23% | 4.5″ | 15″ |
| 125/70R15 | 22″ 0.45% | 4.9″ | 15″ |
| 165/55R15 | 22.2″ 0.67% | 6.5″ | 15″ |
| 175/50R15 | 22″ 0.45% | 6.9″ | 15″ |
| 185/45R15 | 21.6″ 0% | 7.3″ | 15″ |
| 195/45R15 | 22″ 0.45% | 7.7″ | 15″ |
| 215/40R15 | 21.8″ 0.23% | 8.5″ | 15″ |
| 245/35R15 | 21.8″ 0.23% | 9.6″ | 15″ |
| P175/50R15 | 22″ 0.45% | 6.9″ | 15″ |
| T115/70D15 | 21.4″ -0.23% | 4.5″ | 15″ |