175/55R15 tire size

A 175/55R15 tire is 22.58 in (573.5 mm) tall and 6.89 in (175.0 mm) wide, and turns 893 revolutions per mile.

175/55R15 dimensions
MeasurementInchesMillimeters
Overall diameter22.58 in573.5 mm
Section width6.89 in175.0 mm
Sidewall height3.79 in96.3 mm
Rim diameter15.00 in381.0 mm
Circumference70.93 in1,802 mm
Revolutions per mile893
Flotation equivalent22.6x6.9R15 (approx.)

175/55R15 is a 15-inch tire with a 175 mm (6.89 in) section width and a 55% aspect ratio, giving a 3.79-inch sidewall and a flotation-style size of about 22.6x6.9R15.

Its overall diameter is 22.58 inches, so it rolls 70.9 inches per revolution and turns about 893 times per mile.

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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified . How these numbers are calculated.