225/60R15 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 225/60R15, a common size on performance cars. It fits the Ford Mustang GT, Ford Mustang LX 5.0, Mercury Capri and more.
Yes, this fits your Mercury Capri. 225/60R15 is the original size on the 1985-1986 Mercury Capri.
The sticker inside the driver's door is still the final word, because trim and wheel package can change the size. Back to every Mercury Capri size.
What 225/60R15 tires cost
Milestar Streetsteel
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.
Listed as General Altimax RT43 225/60R15 96H 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 225/60R15 95S All Season Passenger Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $436 to $596, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 225/60R15 right now
Thunderer Mach I R201 225/60R15 96H All Season Passenger Tires
$95.96per tire $191.92 for 2 tires · $383.84 for 4
5 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 225/60R15 size
The Fox-body 5.0 size and the biggest seller of the 15 in performance group: P225/60VR15 Goodyear Eagle GT or GT+4 was factory on the 1985-1993 Mustang GT and LX 5.0 on the 15x7 ten-hole wheel. There is no bias equivalent and nobody wants a whitewall; raised white letters are standard on the Cooper and BFGoodrich. The honest caveat is speed rating. The original was V-rated (149 mph) and almost nothing current in 225/60R15 is; you will be choosing between S, T and H. For street use that is fine, for anything faster step up to a 16 or 17 in wheel.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 225/60R15 tire is 225 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 60 percent of that (about 5.3 inches tall), and it mounts on a 15-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 25.6 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 96H on the General Altimax RT43 (1,565 lb per tire, rated to 130 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.
| Milestar Streetsteel | General Altimax RT43 | BFGoodrich Radial T/A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | not stocked today | $136.96 | $219.99 |
| Set of four | — | $547.84 | $879.96 |
| Service description in 225/60R15 | — | 96H | 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 225/60R15 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 8 tires listed in this size, 5 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Thunderer Mach I R201 at $95.96, a 96H tire. The median is $127.99; a third of the tires cost $108.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $219.99. 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 General Altimax RT43, our mid-range pick here at $136.96, is also stocked in 205/70R14 ($109.98), 215/65R15 ($121.96) and 185/65R14 ($81.40). The BFGoodrich Radial T/A, our premium pick here at $219.99, is also stocked in 205/70R14 ($192.99), 215/65R15 ($212.99), 225/70R15 ($194.99) and 235/60R15 ($208.99). 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 225/60R15
- Ford Mustang GT (1985-1993)
- Ford Mustang LX 5.0 (1987-1993)
- Mercury Capri (1985-1986, 5.0)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 245/45R17, 255/40R19 or 275/40R19 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of 225/60R15 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.
Summer Tires
Sports-car and performance-sedan owners, and anyone in a warm climate who wants the best possible grip and steering.
Performance Tires
Owners of sports sedans, hot hatches and performance crossovers who want year-round tires with real handling.
Frequently asked questions
How much do 225/60R15 tires cost?
Expect $96–$109 per tire for a budget brand, $109–$149 for a mid-range tire like the General Altimax RT43, and $149–$220 for a premium tire like the BFGoodrich Radial T/A. A set of four therefore starts at about $384. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 225/60R15 tires?
225/60R15 is original equipment on Ford Mustang GT (1985-1993), Ford Mustang LX 5.0 (1987-1993) and Mercury Capri (1985-1986, 5.0), 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 225/60R15 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 Milestar Streetsteel is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 225/60R15 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.