215/60R15 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 215/60R15, a common size on sedans. It fits the Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac Grand Am, Oldsmobile Alero and more.
What 215/60R15 tires cost
Westlake RP18
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Listed as Westlake RP18 215/60R15 94H All Season Passenger Tires
General AltiMAX RT45
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Listed as General AltiMAX RT45 215/60R15 94T All Season Passenger Tires
Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus
The strongest wet and snow braking and the longest tread life among what is stocked in this size. Worth it if you keep the car.
Listed as Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus 215/60R15 94T All Season Passenger Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $352 to $392, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 215/60R15 right now
Atlas Force HP 215/60R15 94H All Season Passenger Tires
$71.96per tire $143.92 for 2 tires · $287.84 for 4
29 tires in this size, priced straight from SimpleTire's own product feed, read 13 November 2026. Stock and prices move daily, so check the shop for today's figure.
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About the 215/60R15 size
GM N-body size, S/T/H rated. Inexpensive touring tires; demand is fading as the cars leave the road.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 215/60R15 tire is 215 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 60 percent of that (about 5.1 inches tall), and it mounts on a 15-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 25.2 inches. Every replacement has to match all three numbers, and the load index and speed rating on the placard inside the driver's door have to be met or exceeded.
In this size our picks are marked 94H on the Westlake RP18 (1,477 lb per tire, rated to 130 mph) and 94T on the General AltiMAX RT45 and Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus (1,477 lb per tire, rated to 118 mph). The first number is the load index, the letter the speed rating; a tire with equal or higher values than your placard is fine, a lower one is not.
Our guide on reading a tire size walks through the markings, and this one lists every load index and speed code.
Our three picks, side by side
One tire at each price level from what the retailer stocks in this size, with the mileage warranty and UTQG grades as published by the manufacturers and their retailers. Treadwear is the number to compare: it is a relative wear rate, so 700 should last roughly twice as long as 350 on the same car.
| Westlake RP18 | General AltiMAX RT45 | Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | $70.96 | $125.99 | $133.99 |
| Set of four | $283.84 | $503.96 | $535.96 |
| Service description in 215/60R15 | 94H | 94T | 94T |
| Mileage warranty | 45,000 mi | 75,000 mi for T and H speed ratings; 65,000 mi for V | see listing |
| UTQG treadwear / traction / temperature | 500 A A (typical, varies by size) | 600 A B (typical, varies by size) | see listing |
| Season | All-season | All-season | see listing |
| Extras | — | — | — |
What 215/60R15 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 56 tires listed in this size, 29 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Atlas Force HP at $71.96, a 94H tire. The median is $95.96; a third of the tires cost $87.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $135.95. Those are per-tire prices before mounting and balancing, which adds $15 to $45 per tire at most shops, read from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
The same tires in neighboring sizes
The Westlake RP18, our budget pick here at $70.96, is also stocked in 195/70R14 ($67.96), 175/70R14 ($53.99), 185/55R16 ($66.96) and 185/60R14 ($57.99). The General AltiMAX RT45, our mid-range pick here at $125.99, is also stocked in 195/65R15 ($114.99), 205/65R15 ($120.99), 205/55R16 ($128.99) and 205/65R16 ($137.99). The Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus, our premium pick here at $133.99, is also stocked in 205/70R15 ($125.96), 205/60R16 ($152.96), 235/65R16 ($153.96) and 215/45R17 ($194.96). Useful if your vehicle came with a different wheel package, or if you are comparing an upsize: the same tire usually costs more per inch of wheel, not per inch of rubber. Prices per tire, from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
Winter on a sedan in this size
Most sedans in this size are front-wheel drive, and that decides what the snow laws ask of the tires. On the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison, Colorado's Passenger Vehicle Traction Law runs from September 1 to May 31: a two-wheel-drive car needs tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer, with at least 3/16 inch of tread, and fines start at $130. The touring all-seasons that dominate this size are almost all M+S rated. An all-wheel-drive sedan passes on the vehicle alone, but all-wheel drive only helps you accelerate; braking and cornering on snow come entirely from the tire, so an all-weather tire with the 3PMSF symbol is the better year-round answer in the snow belt.
None of our picks in this size, the Westlake RP18 and General AltiMAX RT45, carries the 3PMSF symbol; for that, look at the all-weather and winter tires.
Vehicles that use 215/60R15
- Chevrolet Malibu (1997-2003)
- Pontiac Grand Am (1999-2005)
- Oldsmobile Alero (1999-2004)
- Buick Century (1997-2005, upsize alternative)
- Porsche 911 SC (1978-1983, rear)
- Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 (1984-1989, 15 in rear)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 185/70R15, 195/70R14 or 195/65R15 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of 215/60R15 tire?
All-Season Tires
Drivers in the South, West Coast and mild parts of the Midwest who want one set of tires that lasts a long time and is quiet.
All-Weather Tires
Drivers in snow-belt states who want one set of tires with proven snow traction and no seasonal swap.
Winter Tires
Anyone in the northern US, Canada-border states or mountain regions where snow and ice are on the roads for weeks at a time.
Frequently asked questions
How much do 215/60R15 tires cost?
Expect $72–$88 per tire for a budget brand, $88–$98 for a mid-range tire like the General AltiMAX RT45, and $98–$136 for a premium tire like the Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus. A set of four therefore starts at about $288. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 215/60R15 tires?
215/60R15 is original equipment on Chevrolet Malibu (1997-2003), Pontiac Grand Am (1999-2005), Oldsmobile Alero (1999-2004), Buick Century (1997-2005, upsize alternative), Porsche 911 SC (1978-1983, rear) and Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 (1984-1989, 15 in rear), among others. Always confirm with the sticker inside your driver's door, because trim levels and wheel packages can change the size.
What is the best 215/60R15 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the General AltiMAX RT45, is the sweet spot of price and tread life. If you keep the vehicle a long time or drive in heavy rain and snow, the Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Westlake RP18 is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 215/60R15 tires?
On a front- or rear-wheel-drive car, yes: replace in pairs on the same axle and put the newer pair on the rear. On all-wheel-drive vehicles most makers want all four replaced together, or a new tire shaved to match, because a difference in circumference strains the drivetrain.