255/60R15 performance tyres
Compare 3 performance tyres in 255/60R15 (also written 255/60 R15 or 255 60 15) from 2 brands, priced from $217 to $358 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 255/60R15 means
A 255/60R15 tyre is 255 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 60% of that width, about 153 mm tall, and it fits a 15-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 687 mm, or about 463 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 255/60R15 carry load indexes from 102 (850 kg per tyre) to 102 (850 kg per tyre) and speed ratings S (180 km/h) and H (210 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 255/60R15
The brands with the most 255/60R15 options are Nankang (2), BFGoodrich (1).
Frequently asked questions
What does 255/60R15 mean?
It means a tyre 255 mm wide with a sidewall 60% of that width (about 153 mm), radial construction, for a 15-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 255/60R15 91V.
How much are 255/60R15 tyres?
Right now 255/60R15 tyres range from $217 to $358 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $868.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 255/60R15?
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 255/60R15 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.