175/55R15 performance tyres
Compare 3 performance tyres in 175/55R15 (also written 175/55 R15 or 175 55 15) from 3 brands, priced from $67 to $116 each including GST. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
What 175/55R15 means
A 175/55R15 tyre is 175 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 55% of that width, about 96 mm tall, and it fits a 15-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 574 mm, or about 555 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 175/55R15 carry load indexes from 77 (412 kg per tyre) to 77 (412 kg per tyre) and speed ratings T (190 km/h), H (210 km/h) and V (240 km/h). Your vehicle's tyre placard, usually inside the driver's door frame, sets the minimum load index and speed rating. Replacements must match or exceed both.
Brands in 175/55R15
The brands with the most 175/55R15 options are Comforser (1), Nexen (1), Powertrac (1).
Frequently asked questions
What does 175/55R15 mean?
It means a tyre 175 mm wide with a sidewall 55% of that width (about 96 mm), radial construction, for a 15-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 175/55R15 91V.
How much are 175/55R15 tyres?
Right now 175/55R15 tyres range from $67 to $116 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $268.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 175/55R15?
Use the load index and speed rating on your vehicle's tyre placard as the minimum. A higher load index or speed rating is fine; a lower one is not. If your placard lists more than one size, use the ratings shown for the size you are buying.
Can I get 175/55R15 tyres fitted near me?
Yes. At checkout, choose a Tyroola fitting partner near you and the tyres are delivered there for fitting and balancing. You can also have them delivered to your own address.