The 205/65R15 is a common tire size for midsize sedans such as Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Hyundai Sonata.
With a 133.3 mm sidewall (65% aspect ratio), this tire provides a smooth, cushioned ride that absorbs road imperfections well — ideal for daily commuting and highway cruising.
Compared to the baseline 195/65R15, this tire's overall diameter differs by +2.0% — a speedometer calibrated for 195/65R15 would read 98.0 km/h at an actual 100 km/h.
Fitted to the Toyota Camry (XV20/XV30) V6, Honda Odyssey (RA1-RA5) and Hyundai Sonata (EF). Load index 94V or 94H. Tall sidewall paired with mid-size sedan curb weights gives reassuring impact compliance over potholes.
Mainstream sedan sizes balance compound longevity against light all-season handling. When replacing, match the OE speed rating (H or V on most trims) — installing a lower rating voids many manufacturer load-test certifications and is illegal on autobahn-rated vehicles. Wheel-well clearance is rarely a concern at this rim diameter; speedometer drift across factory alternatives stays well inside the ±3% legal window.
| Tire Code | 205/65R15 |
| Section Width | 205 mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 65% |
| Rim Diameter | 15" |
| Sidewall Height | 133.3 mm |
| Overall Diameter | 647.5 mm / 25.49" |
| Circumference | 2034.2 mm / 80.09" |
| Revolutions per km | 491.6 |
| Revolutions per mile | 791.2 |
| Tire Code | OD (mm) | Δ mm | Δ % | Speedo at 100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/65R15 | 621.5 | -26.0 | -4.0% | 104.2 |
| 205/60R15 | 627.0 | -20.5 | -3.2% | 103.3 |
| 195/65R15 | 634.5 | -13.0 | -2.0% | 102.0 |
| 205/65R15 (current) | 647.5 | — | — | 100.0 |