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175/60 R15 Tyres

Everything we know about the 175/60 R15 tyre size: 14 owner reviews covering 126,600 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.

  • 14owner reviews
  • 126,600 milescovered on them
  • 195tyres made in this size
175/60 R15 To scale, mm
Ø 591 175 105 15" 105

175/60 R15 EU tyre label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 175/60 R15 rather than a range across a model. 136 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 81 (up to 462 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 57 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

A Best wet grip

7 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:

B Lowest rolling resistance

The most fuel efficient choice: 2 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class B. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:

66dB Quietest tyres

The quietest 175/60 R15 tyres are labelled at 66 dB external noise:

Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tyre. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict - the tests and owner ratings above tell you far more.

What does 175/60 R15 mean?

A 175/60 R15 tyre is 175 mm wide, its sidewall is 60% of that width (105 mm) tall, and it fits a 15 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 591 mm.

175/60 R15 nominal dimensions
Section width175 mm
Sidewall height105 mm
Rim diameter15" (381 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 591 mm
Circumference≈ 1,857 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 539
Revolutions per mile≈ 867

Also written as

175/60R15 175/60 ZR15 175-60-15 175 60 15

Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.

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What cars use 175/60 R15 tyres?

The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.

What drivers say about their 175/60 R15 tyres

The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.

44%
Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 175/60 R15 28,000 miles October 18, 2023
they are some okay tires , it came factory from the car . it is a really noisy tire .but the rolling resistant is quite good , it's very fuel efficient. the cornering we're nimble but it's not really that grippy. the comfort were also quite bad , it's very hard feeling as if you can feel every bump getting amplified .
90%
Maxxis Mecotra ME3 175/60 R15 Nissan Micra 2,000 miles April 12, 2023
I have a 2015 Nissan Micra (K13), and there are limited choices available for the size 175/60R15. I bought these Maxxis tires with some trepidation after reading about their alleged poor wet handling and road noise, but so far (2,000 km) I don't see any problems at all. The handling and grip on dry pavement are absolutely superb (as confirmed by the top dry ranking in the ADAC/Stiftung Warentest test), and I haven't had any problems at all driving in light or heavy rain on city streets or rural roads. At highway speeds, there was a little understeer on very wet roads, though this felt more like a somewhat lighter touch to the steering than a lack of control. The tires also aren't noisy. I gather this is more of an issue on 14-inch tires, but in 15-inch they're definitely quieter than the Bridgestone B250 that came with the car, with one exception - the resonant "plonk" noise that the tires make when you drive over a stone, hit a kerb, etc. is a bit more noticeable. All in all, the tire seems very well matched to a small car like the Micra, and (remember these are first impressions) so far I am very pleasantly surprised, not least because they were very reasonably priced for a Taiwan-made tire.
64%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 175/60 R15 Toyota June 3, 2022
These tyres were on a toyota fielder hybrid import i purchased, look new, plenty of tread, nice looking tyre, but i find them very noisey esp on country sealed roads with larger aggregate surfaces. Grip seems goods both wet n dry, if there was a more quite tyre same price id get that next.
86%
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 175/60 R15 Fiat Panda 25,000 miles March 7, 2022
30000km driven on suburban asphalt in a rather pushed way. Superb comfort in spite of the uncommon fitment (175/60-15). Remarkable road holding on either dry or wet roads but unfortunately, overkill acquaplanning thus you must not go speedy while driving in the rain.
88%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ 175/60 R15 Audi A2 1,000 miles January 13, 2021
I took a chance given the lack of reviews or tests at the time and have had these on my Audi A2 since November: Too early to rate the wear yet as I’ve only done 1000 miles or so, but these are great at dealing with all conditions you’re likely to find in rural southern England. Dry and wet braking are very good and they are quiet except on concrete road surfaces, but then what type is? We had a lot of ice on the roads here recently and I live in a hilly area - these dealt with it fine as long as you drove sensibly. I’ve not had a chance to try them in snow but the reviews suggested they will be good. Based on my impressions so far, I would buy them again. I’ll update once I’ve used them for a couple of full winters (so spring next year).
80%
Dunlop StreetResponse 2 175/60 R15 Nissan Micra 100 miles April 8, 2018
Car Nissan Micra k13 DIG-s, at 22000 miles, still had tread left, Swapped Bridgestone 250 for these - It's early days The Dunlops are much more comfortable, smoother and quieter than the Bridgestones perhaps generally softer - make the car feel much better, too early to say if they're better grip or wear wise (sorry). I suspect they will not last as long as the B'stones but so far feel much better and unless the wear rate is appalling I will not be using the B'stanes again.
71%
Firestone TZ300A 175/60 R15 Nissan Micra 35,000 miles August 5, 2017
Good for the the price.
Good on wet road (Continentals a bit better)
Good on dry also (Dunlop sp300 a bit better but worst on wear)

Wear is average and the tires tend to degrade before hitting the marks...although for the price vs performance it is a good buy
90%
Linglong Green Max 175/60 R15 Nissan Micra 1,500 miles September 25, 2014
Just had 4 fitted to the wifes 1.4cc micra & how very good these are .
excellent dry & wet grip at £37 each fitted for a C & B rated tyre
they are a real bargin we had firestone on before , sidewalls cracked after 4 years & they were £200 for 4 back then

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