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265/70 R15 Tires

Everything we know about the 265/70 R15 tire size: 11 owner reviews covering 155,787 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.

  • 11owner reviews
  • 155,787 milescovered on them
  • 80tires made in this size
265/70 R15 To scale, mm
Ø 752 265 186 15" 186

265/70 R15 EU tire label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 265/70 R15 rather than a range across a model. 41 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 112 (up to 1,120 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 15 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

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:

70dB Quietest tires

The quietest 265/70 R15 tires are labelled at 70 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 265/70 R15 mean?

A 265/70 R15 tire is 265 mm wide, its sidewall is 70% of that width (186 mm) tall, and it fits a 15 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 752 mm.

265/70 R15 nominal dimensions
Section width265 mm
Sidewall height186 mm
Rim diameter15" (381 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 752 mm
Circumference≈ 2,362 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 423
Revolutions per mile≈ 681

Also written as

265/70R15 265/70 ZR15 265-70-15 265 70 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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What drivers say about their 265/70 R15 tires

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

60%
Insa Turbo Special Track 265/70 R15 Toyota hilux 25,000 miles August 3, 2021
Really good tires for what they are if you want a road tire these are not for you but if you live out in the country and drive through mud snow and any other bad conditions these tires are for you perfect for a lot of off roading excellent grip would definitely buy again
88%
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S 265/70 R15 Nissan Pathfinder 7,200 miles November 22, 2019
I bought these on promotion for about 1/3 less than they go for now.
Pros:
A handsome tire with good grip in all conditions. Unphased by heavy rain on the highway. Particularly amazing grip in deep snow in 4H or 4L. With 8" snow I was comfortably smashing up steep hills, stopping controlled and quickly, and VERY predictably 4 wheel drifting in the snow. Very good at expelling mud or snow from getting packed in the tread. Noise from tire is hardly noticeable compared to other tires in the category. Capable on and off road with an amazing 65,000 mile warranty.

Cons:
MPG noticably decreased; my average mpg fell from ~18.5 to ~17 mpg in the past year. The tires squeal on concrete roads in wet conditions before they have warmed up. Pebbles stay wedged in between the tread and make clicking noises until the noise stops on the highway and some poor sod behind you got a rock chip. Tire feedback feels numb, but that blame can be shared with my 20 yr old suspension on a 4500# Nissan dinosaur. Also, the price skyrocketed after the positive reviews rolled in.

TL;DR These are class leading tires that punch above their, and their manufacturer's weight. Cooper marketing was spot on for the SUV driver that mostly keeps to the highway, but needs uncompromising off-road performance when duty calls. At the current $156/ea USD price online, I'd shop around or wait for a rebate. When first released I got the price down to ~$100/ea USD with a rebate.
87%
Gripmax Mud Rage MT 265/70 R15 Hyundai galloper 2,000 miles January 28, 2019
anvelopele sunt super ok .slabe zapada batatorita gheata dar bune la zapada 20 30 cm .nu sunt zgomotoase la asfalt se echilibreaza bine .inca nu leam incercat la noroi dar sunt comvins ca vor merge ok.raport calitate pret ok
84%
Pirelli Scorpion ATR 265/70 R15 Toyota hilux 55,000 miles August 16, 2018
Run on a Hilux Surf, currently done about 90000kms and getting to the end of their life now. Just bought a Navara and will be putting a set of Pirelli atr's on that when due which will be soon 25000kms on originals (not impressed)
74%
Three A Ecosaver 265/70 R15 Toyota hilux 15,000 miles January 18, 2017
Not the exact tire I'm using but close. I have the ThreeA Ecolander 31/10.5/R15 on a Hilux. I have used the car for everything from snow driving to highways to moderate 4wd (low range, slippery conditions, water crossings, steep climbs, running low pressures) in Australia.
I have been very impressed with these tires. They have lasted about 25-30,000km so far and are showing moderate wear. I estimate at the current rate of wear I should get another 10k plus. At less than half the price of premium 4WD tires I think that they are fantastic value for very little loss in performance.
81%
Achilles Desert Hawk XMT 265/70 R15 Ford Ranger 45,000 miles July 17, 2016
I had these tires on my fully loaded work vehicle. I do a lot of miles on the highway and when I get to the work site I do a lot of driving off road, mostly in mud.

These tires handled very well in all conditions. Grip is fine in the dry, never had any problems.

Tires were excellent on wet roads and really seem to disperse water - you can see jets of water being thrown out the side as it drives along. Never had any problems with traction in the wet.

They work very well off road. Driven slowly in mud they manage to grip the surface without breaking it. So forward traction is maintained and the wheels did not bog in or sink. When full of mud they cleaned themselves very quickly.

They are noisy on the highway.

I frequently drive over stakes and nails on work sites but had no problems with punctures.

The thing I liked most was the fantastic life of the tires. I got over 45,000 miles (70,000km) out of them in some very hard conditions. When I replaced them they still had some good useable tread left.

Yes - I replaced them with another new set of Achilles X-MT. I have had a few brands and these have been the best so far. I even managed to sell my old set for a decent amount of money because they still weren't worn out!
58%
Kenda KLEVER HP KR15 265/70 R15 Mitsubishi Shogun SWB 2.8 Tdi 1,500 miles June 12, 2012
Ease of balancing and very few wheel weights after fitting indicate that Kenda Klever HP KR 15 tires are well balanced out of the factory.
Tire walls flex more than standard tire for my car, so I run my Kendas at 4psi higher than normal for my car (example Mitubishi Shogun normal 26psi front, run these tires at 30psi).
Dry road grip very good, wet road grip not as good but ok. Stability going through 2 to 4 centimeters of water on one side of road at normal dry road pace is very good, - better than standard tires.
Not old enough yet to judge wear rate.

86%
Cooper Discoverer ATR 265/70 R15 Toyota 99 Hilux SR5 4WD 57 miles February 16, 2012
Gday,

I use to have the Bridgestone ATRs which I thought were not that bad until I tried these Cooper ATRs.

On loose off road\tracks there is no tracking of the rear tires no tire punchers. If you get these you dont know what tire pressure you should have when off roading. I always have my tires at 28psi or maybe 24psi when on loose off road tracks and have NEVER had a problem and I'm upto my second set so thats over 100,000kms and no probs.

When driving on road I have 34psi in the tires. Drive for 30min and then chk again. Will buy these again and again and will recommend them to anyone.

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