Tires
205/50R15 Tires
Shop 205/50R15 tires for cars, SUVs, and crossovers. Compare all-season, winter, and all-weather options from top brands with free shipping across Canada.
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205/50R15 Tires — Buying Guide for Canadian Drivers
205/50R15 is a popular tire size for cars, SUVs, and crossovers in Canada. You may also see this size written as 205/50R15, 205 50 R15, 205-50-15, or 2055015 — all of those refer to the same tire. When shopping 205/50R15 tires, look for a load index that matches your vehicle's placard rating (typically 91–110 for passenger and light truck applications) and a speed rating of H or V for highway driving. All-season 205/50R15 tires are built for spring, summer, and fall driving when average temperatures stay above 7 °C — they harden in real Canadian winter cold, so they're not a substitute for proper winter rubber. For sub-zero temperatures, snow, and ice you want a dedicated winter tire in 205/50R15 with the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, which is also a legal requirement in Quebec from December 1 to March 15. All-weather 205/50R15 tires split the difference — 3PMSF-certified for winter use but designed to run year-round without a seasonal swap, which is the right call for milder Canadian climates. Filter by season, brand, speed rating, and load index above to find the right 205/50R15 tire for your vehicle. Autrex ships across Canada with free shipping on orders over $99.
205/50R15 reads as a 205 mm tread width, a sidewall 50% as tall as that width, on a 15-inch rim.
We currently list 14 205/50R15 tires available to order, from brands including Nitto, Falken, Toyo Tire, Nankang and Yokohama (11 summer and 3 all-season).
Prices start at $127.
205/50R15 tire size specifications
205/50R15 is a metric tire size: a 205 mm section width, a sidewall 50% as tall as that width, on a 15-inch rim.
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tire size | 205/50R15 | From the size |
| Sizing system | Metric | From the size |
| Section width | 205 mm (8.1 in) | From the size |
| Aspect ratio | 50% | From the size |
| Sidewall height | 103 mm (4.0 in) | Calculated |
| Rim diameter | 15 in | From the size |
| Overall diameter | 586 mm (23.1 in) | Calculated |
| Circumference | 1,841 mm (72.5 in) | Calculated |
| Revolutions per km | 543 | Calculated |
| Overall diameter reported on listings | 23.10 in | Listings in stock |
| Load index | 86, 89 | Listings in stock |
| Speed rating | H, V, W | Listings in stock |
| Tire type | P | Listings in stock |
| Seasons | All-season, Summer | Listings in stock |
Dimensions are calculated from the size and are nominal; real tires vary by model. Load index, speed rating and load range are read from the 14 205/50R15 tires we list in stock. Match them to your vehicle's placard.
Compare 205/50R15 tires by brand
14 205/50R15 tires in stock from 9 brands. Prices are per tire in CAD.
| Brand | In stock | Price per tire | Load index | Speed rating | Season | Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitto | 3 | $156 to $280 | 86, 89 | V, W | All-season, Summer | Neo Gen, NT05, NT01 |
| Falken | 2 | $210 to $253 | 89 | W | All-season, Summer | Azenis RT615K+, Azenis RT660+ |
| Nankang | 2 | $219 to $306 | 89 | V, W | Summer | AR-1, CR-S |
| Toyo Tire | 2 | $352 | — | — | Summer | Proxes RR |
| Yokohama | 2 | $269 to $364 | 86, 89 | V | Summer | Advan Neova AD09, Advan A052 |
| Bridgestone | 1 | $306 | 86 | V | Summer | Potenza RE-71R |
| Hankook | 1 | $127 | 86 | H | All-season | Ventus V2 Concept2 |
| Maxxis | 1 | $303 | 86 | W | Summer | Victra RC-1 |
| Zestino | 1 | $220 | 86 | W | Summer | Gredge 07RS |
Vehicles that come with 205/50R15 tires
Our fitment reference lists 205/50R15 as a factory tire size on these vehicles. Check the placard in your door jamb for your exact trim before you order.
- Acura NSX (1991 to 1993)Trims: Base
- Audi 90 (1991)Trims: Base
- Audi 90 Quattro (1991)Trims: 20v
- Dodge Shadow (1987 to 1988)Trims: Base, Shelby
- Geo Storm (1991 to 1993)Trims: 2+2 GSi
- Isuzu Impulse (1991 to 1992)Trims: RS
- Lamborghini Countach (1982, 1985)Trims: Base, LP400S, LP500S
- Maserati 228i (1989 to 1990)Trims: Base
- Maserati Spyder (1989 to 1991)Trims: Base
- Plymouth Sundance (1988)Trims: Base, RS
- Volkswagen Corrado (1991 to 1995)Trims: Base, G60, SLC, V6
- Volkswagen Golf (1993 to 1998)Trims: GTI, GTI VR6
- Volkswagen Jetta (1993 to 1998)Trims: GL, GLX
- Volkswagen Passat (1991 to 1993)Trims: Syncro
205/50R15 tire questions
- What does 205/50R15 mean?
- 205/50R15 describes a tire 205 mm wide at its widest point, with a sidewall 50% as tall as it is wide, built for a 15-inch rim.
- How tall is a 205/50R15 tire?
- Calculated from the size, a 205/50R15 tire stands about 586 mm (23.1 inches) tall. The tires we list in this size report 23.10 to 23.10 inches, because real tires vary by model.
- Which brands make 205/50R15 tires?
- We currently list 205/50R15 tires from Nitto, Falken, Nankang, Toyo Tire, Yokohama, Bridgestone, Hankook and Maxxis.
- Which vehicles use 205/50R15 tires?
- Our fitment reference lists 205/50R15 as a factory size on vehicles including Acura NSX, Audi 90, Audi 90 Quattro, Dodge Shadow and Geo Storm. Confirm the placard size for your trim before you order.
