255/60R15 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 255/60R15, a common size on performance cars. It fits the Ford Mustang Boss 302, Chevrolet Camaro Z28, Pontiac Firebird Trans Am and more.
Yes, this fits your Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. 255/60R15 is the original size on the 1970-1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am.
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 Trans Am size.
What 255/60R15 tires cost
Milestar Streetsteel
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Hankook Kinergy ST (H735)
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Listed as Hankook Kinergy ST (H735) 255/60R15 102T 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 255/60R15 102S All Season Passenger Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $576 to $700, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 255/60R15 right now
Tornel Direccional 255/60R15 102S All Season Passenger Tires
$110.96per tire $221.92 for 2 tires · $443.84 for 4
8 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 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. Note on price: the tires listed here are the period-correct ones, with raised white letters or a classic tread, and they are priced accordingly. A plain modern radial in the same size, where one is still made, is usually cheaper and fits the car just as well. Check both before you decide; the look is what you are paying the difference for.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 255/60R15 tire is 255 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 60 percent of that (about 6.0 inches tall), and it mounts on a 15-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 27 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 102T on the Hankook Kinergy ST (H735) (1,874 lb per tire, rated to 118 mph) and 102S on the BFGoodrich Radial T/A (1,874 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 | Hankook Kinergy ST (H735) | BFGoodrich Radial T/A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | not stocked today | $162.99 | $225.99 |
| Set of four | — | $651.96 | $903.96 |
| Service description in 255/60R15 | — | 102T | 102S |
| 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 255/60R15 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 14 tires listed in this size, 8 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Tornel Direccional at $110.96, a 102S tire. The median is $153.99; a third of the tires cost $143.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $225.99. 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 Hankook Kinergy ST (H735), our mid-range pick here at $162.99, is also stocked in 235/70R15 ($129.99) and 275/60R15 ($185.99). The BFGoodrich Radial T/A, our premium pick here at $225.99, is also stocked in 225/70R15 ($194.99), 235/60R15 ($208.99), 215/70R14 ($199.99) and 215/65R15 ($212.99). 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 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)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 215/70R14, 225/70R15 or 235/60R15 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
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 $111–$144 per tire for a budget brand, $144–$175 for a mid-range tire like the Hankook Kinergy ST (H735), and $175–$226 for a premium tire like the BFGoodrich Radial T/A. A set of four therefore starts at about $444. 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 Hankook Kinergy ST (H735), 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.