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225/60 R15 Tires

Everything we know about the 225/60 R15 tire size: 14 owner reviews covering 187,519 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.

  • 14owner reviews
  • 187,519 milescovered on them
  • 73tires made in this size
225/60 R15 To scale, mm
Ø 651 225 135 15" 135

225/60 R15 EU tire label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 225/60 R15 rather than a range across a model. 33 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 96 (up to 710 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: Y (300 km/h), W (270 km/h), V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h). 3 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

A Best wet grip

4 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:

B Lowest rolling resistance

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

67dB Quietest tires

The quietest 225/60 R15 tires are labelled at 67 dB external noise:

Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tire. 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 225/60 R15 mean?

A 225/60 R15 tire is 225 mm wide, its sidewall is 60% of that width (135 mm) tall, and it fits a 15 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 651 mm.

225/60 R15 nominal dimensions
Section width225 mm
Sidewall height135 mm
Rim diameter15" (381 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 651 mm
Circumference≈ 2,045 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 489
Revolutions per mile≈ 787

Also written as

225/60R15 225/60 ZR15 225-60-15 225 60 15

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

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Every tire reviewed in 225/60 R15

The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 12 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tires reviewed in 225/60 R15
Tire Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Avon ZZ3 Replaced by Avon ZZ5 Summer 69% 2 36,000 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 73 tires are made in 225/60 R15. Browse every 225/60 R15 tire →

What drivers say about their 225/60 R15 tires

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

87%
Rotalla RH02 E Pace 225/60 R15 BMW 520i 500 miles November 2, 2024
What a great surprise this tire is....I was looking for some budget tires for my old 5 series and after some research I decided to give these a go...wow...great handling, confortable, silent tires. They seem to perform much better than the TOYO PROXES CF2 that they replaced, even at high speeds in excess of 140km./h.
Really happy with the purchase. Definitely recommend them.
83%
Pirelli Scorpion Verde 225/60 R15 Subaru Forester 2.0 XT 4,000 miles October 27, 2024
I change from Bridgestone Dueler (V speedrate) and these tires feel more gummy, less handling control feeling.
Because of the higher price than Dueler, I will not buy again
0%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 225/60 R15 Toyota 18 miles September 19, 2018
These tires, DOT stamped 2915 were fitted 11/15 and since then have done 18,000 miles. The front needed to be replaced before winter but the rear tires still have 5-6mm tread across the tire. However after a rapid deflation due I think to a failed puncture repair carried out about 9 months ago I noticed that there was severe cracking in the casing of the failed tire between the treads. Similar cracking is present in the casing of the two rear tires even though there is still 5-6mm of tread depth. The cracking suggest premature perishing of the casing, not something I would have expected from a premium grade tire recommended and fitted by a Toyota dealer.

The tires were fine when new but grip/road holding has deteriorated markedly with use. The premature perishing suggests that a warning should be issued for these tires once they are more than 2 years old.
94%
Sailun Atrezzo SH402 225/60 R15 Holden commodore 15,000 miles February 25, 2018
I have a Commodore Wagon with 225/60/15's.Was previously running Maxxis tires which lacked grip and squealed in corners and bends.Went to my local Tire Power and they fitted the Sailun's at $100 each. Wow so impressed for a cheap tire,quiet,good handling, comfortable and great handling. My wife was also impressed much better than more expensive brands like Bridgestone,Khumo etc. Will definitely purchase again
64%
Avon ZZ3 225/60 R15 BMW 520i 20,000 miles November 22, 2017
These were initially very good and provided good grip on wet/dry. After around 5000miles the noise started to increase but the performance remained. I have driven on different road conditions and the tire kept up very well. I have used Michelins, Bridgestone & Pirellis prior. They are still better as I bought this due to unavailability of those at the time of purchase.
97%
Toyo Proxes CF1 225/60 R15 Porsche 911 SC Targa 1983 1 miles March 27, 2015
I fitted Toyo CFs to my 1980s Porsche 911 SC Targa after a very unsatisfactory experience with Bridgestones which badly accentuated body roll. Much too hard. The Toyos on my 15" ATS cookie cutter wheels not only looked period correct but brought back feeling and feedback. After fitting the Toyos everyone in the trade that drove the car commented on how well it drove. Some improvement was due to going from 16s to 15s which increases the tire wall height giving a much more period correct feel, but the Toyo tires with their softer tire wall added a lot to the enjoyment. With a Bilstein sports suspension set up and 6J & 7J 15" ATS or Fuchs shod with Toyos you are nearing motoring heaven. This gives a period correct set up which many early race 911s would have used. Speed and handling is not all about low profile tires on bigger wheels - in fact the very opposite. I think Toyos are really excellent tires for classic sports cars. They sponsor the BRSCC Porsche racing series today.
63%
Falken ZE912 225/60 R15 BMW E34 5 Series 16,000 miles September 18, 2013
These tires were pretty much universally praised on online forums but having used them for 16,000 miles I have my reservations.
I cannot criticize their grip, wet or dry they are rather difficult to unstick. However I do have a problem with their wear characteristics and their road manners. When I first used them, I noticed that the car was tram-lining more readily than on the old tires and the tires themselves were rapidly wearing into a saw tooth pattern which I haven't experienced with any other tire. I checked the tracking and the front toe was minus seven minutes from spec (not a lot but I duly corrected it). Even so the saw tooth patterns remained until I rotated the tires diagonally across the car. Tire pressures were regularly checked so were not the cause, which leads me onto my next criticism- Noise and comfort. On some surfaces these tires are much noisier than a premium tire, and the ride quality, too, is way behind that of the premium tires.
Finally, for me these tires were only 15% cheaper than Continentals. For these reasons I believe I'll be going for Continentals or Vredesteins next.
89%
Yokohama C Drive 225/60 R15 Toyota Innova 30,000 miles January 27, 2013
On to my third set in two different cars. There tires have amazing wet grip and very good in the dry. Silent, comfortable yet sporty..have not seen such an amazing combination till now.

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