215/65R15 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 215/65R15, a common size on sedans. It fits the Buick Grand National, Buick Regal T-Type, Buick Riviera T-Type and more.
Yes, this fits your Pontiac Firebird. 215/65R15 is the original size on the 1985-1992 Pontiac Firebird.
The sticker inside the driver's door is still the final word, because trim and wheel package can change the size. Back to every Pontiac Firebird size.
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.
Listed as Kumho Solus TA11 215/65R15 96T All Season Passenger Tires
General AltiMAX RT43
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Listed as General Altimax RT43 215/65R15 96T All Season Passenger Tires
BFGoodrich Radial T/A
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 BFGoodrich Radial T/A 215/65R15 95S All Season Passenger Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $344 to $412, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 215/65R15 right now
Lionhart Ramani A/S 215/65R15 100H All Season Passenger Tires
$72.06per tire $144.12 for 2 tires · $288.24 for 4
42 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 215/65R15 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.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 215/65R15 tire is 215 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 65 percent of that (about 5.5 inches tall), and it mounts on a 15-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 26 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 96T on the Kumho Solus TA11 and General AltiMAX RT43 (1,565 lb per tire, rated to 118 mph) and 95S on the BFGoodrich Radial T/A (1,521 lb per tire, rated to 112 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.
| Kumho Solus TA11 | General AltiMAX RT43 | BFGoodrich Radial T/A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | $76.98 | $121.96 | $212.99 |
| Set of four | $307.92 | $487.84 | $851.96 |
| Service description in 215/65R15 | 96T | 96T | 95S |
| Mileage warranty | see listing | see listing | no mileage warranty; 6-year workmanship and materials warranty |
| UTQG treadwear / traction / temperature | see listing | see listing | 400 A B (typical, varies by size) |
| Season | see listing | see listing | All-season performance |
| Extras | — | — | Raised white lettering |
What 215/65R15 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 70 tires listed in this size, 42 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Lionhart Ramani A/S at $72.06, a 100H tire. The median is $92.46; a third of the tires cost $85.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $212.99. 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 Kumho Solus TA11, our budget pick here at $76.98, is also stocked in 225/70R15 ($93.99) and 185/70R13 ($91.16). The General AltiMAX RT43, our mid-range pick here at $121.96, is also stocked in 205/70R14 ($109.98), 225/60R15 ($136.96) and 185/65R14 ($81.40). The BFGoodrich Radial T/A, our premium pick here at $212.99, is also stocked in 205/70R14 ($192.99), 245/60R15 ($234.99), 215/70R14 ($199.99) and 225/60R15 ($219.99). 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.
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)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 215/60R16, 205/70R14 or 215/70R15 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
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 $72–$86 per tire for a budget brand, $86–$103 for a mid-range tire like the General AltiMAX RT43, and $103–$213 for a premium tire like the BFGoodrich Radial T/A. A set of four therefore starts at about $288. 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.