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215/70 R15 Tyres

Everything we know about the 215/70 R15 tyre size: 15 owner reviews covering 66,261 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.

  • 15owner reviews
  • 66,261 milescovered on them
  • 293tyres made in this size
215/70 R15 To scale, mm
Ø 682 215 151 15" 151

215/70 R15 EU tyre label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 215/70 R15 rather than a range across a model. 190 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 109 (up to 1,030 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: W (270 km/h), V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 90 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

A Best wet grip

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

A Lowest rolling resistance

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

68dB Quietest tyres

The quietest 215/70 R15 tyres are labelled at 68 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 215/70 R15 mean?

A 215/70 R15 tyre is 215 mm wide, its sidewall is 70% of that width (151 mm) tall, and it fits a 15 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 682 mm.

215/70 R15 nominal dimensions
Section width215 mm
Sidewall height151 mm
Rim diameter15" (381 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 682 mm
Circumference≈ 2,143 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 467
Revolutions per mile≈ 751

Also written as

215/70R15 215/70 ZR15 215-70-15 215 70 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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Every tyre reviewed in 215/70 R15

The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 13 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tyres reviewed in 215/70 R15
Tyre Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Hifly Super2000 Summer 25% 2 14,000 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 293 tyres are made in 215/70 R15. Browse every 215/70 R15 tyre →

What drivers say about their 215/70 R15 tyres

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

81%
Maxxis Bravo AT771 215/70 R15 Suzuki Jimny 10,000 miles September 17, 2026

Love these tyres. I feel confident driving with them in different situations.

For their price, compare to the higher priced usual suspects from goodyear, yokohama, bf goodrich, etc really worth it.

90%
Bridgestone Duravis Van 215/70 R15 Peugeot Boxer 11,500 miles September 11, 2025
Fitted to a 3.5 ton 2019 Peugeot Boxer Horsebox . Vehicle has done 11.500 miles (Sept 2025) from new. Very pleased with tyre wear. Always check your tyre pressures on a regular basis. Keep the correct tyre pressure for your load and vehicle use on a note taped to the back of your sunshield plus the height of your vehicle. Horsebox travels well on local. dual carriageway and motorways. Dry and wet grip good. Comfort is variable due to road blemishes and potholes.
90%
Marshal i Zen MW15 215/70 R15 Honda CRV December 4, 2024
All excellent, comparable to lower grade Michelin tires - NO NOISE while driving, good soft feeling on the road, fast stop if needed !
Definitive, buy again, no reserve !
10%
Hifly Super2000 215/70 R15 Peugeot Boxer 2,000 miles July 29, 2024
3 weeks old and allready flat while driving on a French peage
80%
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 215/70 R15 Mercury Grand marquis 2,000 miles November 8, 2023
Incredible snow traction, almost impossible to get stuck with these on. Even in the worst wet and icy snow conditions, they simply dig in until they find grip and get you out again, and hold the road well in ice and freezing rain. A true winter specific choice that is worth the purchase if you live where there is snow on the ground up to five months out of the year.

On my car, a classic old fashioned RWD full size car with no traction controls and good ground clearance, it will easily climb through snow that comes to the very bottom of the undercarriage, even up a grade. With some skill and weight on the rear axle, you can escape about any snow condition as good as a 4x4. Even tonight I was driving in freezing rain, and it wanted to handle as if it were near dry pavement. Impressive.

My only complaint is ride quality, as it certainly rides much rougher than all season tires. I drive luxury cars that have extremely good ride quality, and the difference is easy to feel. Not sure if it is the tread pattern, as it almost seems to be riding on cogs rather than a smooth tire. No real road noise of vibration, but a very definite "firm" feel that translates back into the ride quality.

I use these tires exclusively in the long winters we have, so dry condition driving is limited in my case. They certainly don't feel as nice or seem to grip as well as all season tires I've had of similar size on this and similar cars of the same type on dry, warm conditions. I cannot comment on tire wear, as I drive several old automobiles, and have a limited mileage lifestyle.

All in all, they are exactly what a winter setup should be expected to be. Almost unbelievable high snow and cold performance, all at the sacrifice of warm weather comfort and control.
74%
Nexen Roadian CT8 215/70 R15 Citroën Relay 10,000 miles September 18, 2022
Two tyres developed bulges after short time of being used, with still plenty of tread left to use.
66%
Bridgestone Dueler HT 689 215/70 R15 Infiniti Q45 3,731 miles May 29, 2022
Very bad handling and slippery on gravel road. Much bouncy during travel But the wear is superb Noisy on road too
33%
Nexen Roadian AT 4x4 215/70 R15 Suzuki Jimny 2,000 miles July 27, 2021
Worst tyres i have put on a 4wd ever (2010 suzuki jimny with 7 inch steels wheels), had approx 20+ other sets of various brands, mostly coopers(great but none in my size) . Almost no wet road grip, poor dry road, hard as nails and feel like made with concrete sidewalls and tread. Done 3000kms, and showing almost zero wear, most factory moulding dimples have still not worn off, front or rear. Even have them now down to 20psi in steps from original 32, trying to improve ride, with no luck. Even tried rebalanced as well, but did not require any changes to weights. Also seem to get badly out of balance sitting on my rock drive in frosts, and only return to usual less horrible ride after they have warmed up for 20+kms. And never try corning hard on wet roads, or you will very quickly find how little grip they have, nasty nasty junk. Replacing with toyo open country AT ii next week.

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