215/65R15 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 215/65R15, a sedans size fitted to Buick Grand National, Buick Regal T-Type, Buick Riviera T-Type and more.
What 215/65R15 tires cost
Kumho Solus TA11
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
General AltiMAX RT43
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
BFGoodrich Radial T/A
Best wet and snow braking, quietest ride, longest tread life. Worth it if you keep the car.
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing, based on what the big US online retailers charge for this size. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $420 to $560, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
About the 215/65R15 size
The 1980s GM rear-drive performance size: P215/65R15 Goodyear Eagle GT was the factory tire on the Grand National, the Monte Carlo SS, the Hurst/Olds and the 15 in third-generation Firebird and Camaro. No bias-ply history, no whitewall demand; what buyers want here is either a cheap modern blackwall all-season or the raised-white-letter BFGoodrich Radial T/A, which is the de facto Grand National tire today. The catch is the rating: the Eagle GT was V-rated and most current 215/65R15 tires are S or T, because the size is now mostly used on small vans. Check the load index too, it ranges from 89 to 96 across models.
The numbers mean: 215 mm section width, sidewall height 65 % of that width, and a 15-inch rim. Overall diameter works out to about 26 inches. Any replacement has to match all three, and the load index and speed rating on your door sticker must be met or exceeded. Our guide on reading a tire size walks through it.
Vehicles that use 215/65R15
- Buick Grand National (1984-1987)
- Buick Regal T-Type (1983-1987)
- Buick Riviera T-Type (1983-1985)
- Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds (1983-1984)
- Oldsmobile 442 (1985-1987)
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (1983-1988)
- Chevrolet Camaro (1988-1992, RS)
- Pontiac Firebird (1985-1992, base/S-E 15 in)
- Pontiac Bonneville (1987-1991, SE/SSE)
Confirm on the door-jamb sticker before ordering. Optional wheel packages often change the size within the same model.
Which type of 215/65R15 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 215/65R15 tires cost?
Expect $80–$100 per tire for a budget brand, $105–$140 for a mid-range tire like the General AltiMAX RT43, and $145–$220 for a premium tire like the BFGoodrich Radial T/A. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 215/65R15 tires?
215/65R15 is original equipment on Buick Grand National (1984-1987), Buick Regal T-Type (1983-1987), Buick Riviera T-Type (1983-1985), Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds (1983-1984), Oldsmobile 442 (1985-1987), Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (1983-1988), Chevrolet Camaro (1988-1992, RS), Pontiac Firebird (1985-1992, base/S-E 15 in) and Pontiac Bonneville (1987-1991, SE/SSE), 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 215/65R15 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the General AltiMAX RT43, 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 BFGoodrich Radial T/A is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Kumho Solus TA11 is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 215/65R15 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.