255/60R15 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 255/60R15, a performance cars size fitted to Ford Mustang Boss 302, Chevrolet Camaro Z28, Pontiac Firebird Trans Am and more.
What 255/60R15 tires cost
Milestar Streetsteel
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/T
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 $620 to $820, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
About the 255/60R15 size
The radial for F60-15, which is the wide-oval tire on a Boss 302, a 1970-1974 Z28 and a second-generation Trans Am, and the standard fit for a lowered C10 on 15x8 wheels. Minimum rim width is 7 in and it really wants 8 in. At 27.0 in tall and 10.1 in wide it is close to the original F60-15 on diameter, which is why it works visually where a 50-series does not. Coker still builds bias-ply F60-15 Firestone Wide Oval with the correct raised letters for judged cars. Load index is modest for the width, around 98, and every option is S or T rated. The Mickey Thompson has a drag-style sidewall and soft compound, so it looks right and wears fast.
The numbers mean: 255 mm section width, sidewall height 60 % of that width, and a 15-inch rim. Overall diameter works out to about 27 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 255/60R15
- Ford Mustang Boss 302 (1969-1970, F60-15 equivalent)
- Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (1970-1974, F60-15 equivalent)
- Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (1970-1974, F60-15 equivalent)
- Chevrolet Chevelle SS (1970-1972, 15 in restoration fit)
- Chevrolet C10 (1967-1987, lowered street fit)
Confirm on the door-jamb sticker before ordering. Optional wheel packages often change the size within the same model.
Which type of 255/60R15 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 255/60R15 tires cost?
Expect $125–$150 per tire for a budget brand, $155–$205 for a mid-range tire like the Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/T, and $210–$325 for a premium tire like the BFGoodrich Radial T/A. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 255/60R15 tires?
255/60R15 is original equipment on Ford Mustang Boss 302 (1969-1970, F60-15 equivalent), Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (1970-1974, F60-15 equivalent), Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (1970-1974, F60-15 equivalent), Chevrolet Chevelle SS (1970-1972, 15 in restoration fit) and Chevrolet C10 (1967-1987, lowered street fit), 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 255/60R15 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/T, 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 255/60R15 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.