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215/55 R15 Tyres

Everything we know about the 215/55 R15 tyre size: 4 owner reviews covering 107,000 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.

  • 4owner reviews
  • 107,000 milescovered on them
  • 3tyres made in this size
215/55 R15 To scale, mm
Ø 618 215 118 15" 118

215/55 R15 EU tyre label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 215/55 R15 rather than a range across a model. 1 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 89 (up to 580 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: H (210 km/h).

B Lowest rolling resistance

The most fuel efficient choice: 1 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class B. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:

71dB Quietest tyres

The quietest 215/55 R15 tyres are labelled at 71 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 215/55 R15 mean?

A 215/55 R15 tyre is 215 mm wide, its sidewall is 55% of that width (118 mm) tall, and it fits a 15 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 618 mm.

215/55 R15 nominal dimensions
Section width215 mm
Sidewall height118 mm
Rim diameter15" (381 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 618 mm
Circumference≈ 1,940 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 515
Revolutions per mile≈ 830

Also written as

215/55R15 215/55 ZR15 215-55-15 215 55 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 215/55 R15 tyres?

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

Every tyre reviewed in 215/55 R15

The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 2 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tyres reviewed in 215/55 R15
Tyre Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Nexen CP641 All Season 92% 2 40,000 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 3 tyres are made in 215/55 R15. Browse every 215/55 R15 tyre →

What drivers say about their 215/55 R15 tyres

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

100%
Hankook Vantra LT 215/55 R15 Fiat CAMPER Knaus 5.2mt. 2.8i.d.TD 25,000 miles December 4, 2019
Before purchasing the tyres (Hankook Vantra 8PR) are fitted on 2850kg Camper with 122hp Turbo Diesel.
The tires are amazing, what I mean, The Camper is spending a lot of time stopped, with a danger to have the tires deformed. I did read those are not having this problem at all, and YES after 3 years using them in all four real seasons in Bulgaria, I confirm they do not deform. The camper sometimes is heavily loaded in the rear, with Motocross motorcycle on a custom ramp with extension of 2m behind the rear axle.. The load stress to the tires is huge for their size.
In the summer they are solid on asphalt, in offroad, no serious knobs to help the big construction of the camper (Alkoven version). Sometimes need to go with the rear in order to climb some hill while offroad. The incredible thing is I did use them already for two winters, with ice and they do perform better than some crappy tires marked as pure "winter". They have no suitable knobs for snow ! I do keep chains with me if there is a hill with snow, not happened in my use till now but few times on ice they were brilliant. While in offroad, many times have them suffering the big torque of the engine and while in gravel or stones, the tires are sliding and really suffering, but still in good shape with no signs of bad wear. Love them. Just ordered same brand for my car - different model.
The only thing is they are up to 4.5 BAR, some campers require 5.0 bars front and rear.
cheers
Martin
91%
Nokian WeatherProof 215/55 R15 Renault Scenic 42,000 miles April 6, 2019

Mounted on a scenic xmod ( front wheel drive, bit more ground clearance and a snazzier traction control ) I wanted to access the mountains in the snow but not the expense of 4 wheel drive.
These tyres have been remarkable, I've had them on for just over two years and 42 thousand miles. Current tread depth is 4/5mm. I rotated them in January.
Dry grip has been fine, wet grip excellent. Comfort and noise also excellent. I do get 2 or 3 mpg less than the summers they replaced though.
The most impressive aspect though must be their snow and ice performance, I love to get out into the mountains in winter and these tyres have pulled me up steep snow filled roads in the Cairngorms with ease. Most gloatingly past a Range rover sport who was stuck spinning all four of his daft 22s.
No regrets at all and I will definitely buy again.
87%
Nexen CP641 215/55 R15 Peugeot 307 20,000 miles March 12, 2012
Have these on Peugeot 307cc HDi and a 307 2.0 HDI have found them to be excellent value for money. Have comfortably done 20k on the front and will look to replace with the same when they get near 25k. The old Bridgstone Potenzas were great but twice the price!

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