185/70 R15 Tyres in Park Royal
185 mm wide, 70% profile, for a 15-inch wheel. Fitted at our NW10 workshop, with live prices online.
185/70 R15 is a 15-inch tyre, 185 mm wide, with a sidewall 129.5 mm tall (70% of the width). We fit 185/70 R15 tyres at our Park Royal garage in NW10, with balancing, a new valve and disposal of the old tyre included. The price depends on the brand: see live prices for 185/70 R15. It is fitted to cars such as the Volkswagen Golf.
What 185/70 R15 means
- 185: the tyre is 185 mm wide, measured across the sidewalls.
- 70: the sidewall height is 70% of the width, so 185 × 70% = 129.5 mm.
- R: radial construction. A ZR in the same place is the same size with a speed marking for over 240 km/h.
- 15: it fits a 15-inch wheel. Overall diameter is 15 × 25.4 mm plus two sidewalls: 640 mm.
The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall (for example 91V). Replace like for like or higher, as your handbook states.
Cars that use 185/70 R15
Manufacturer and tyre-maker fitment listings give 185/70 R15 for these models, usually as one of several wheel options. The size on your own tyres, or on the placard in the door frame, is the one to match.
| Make | Model | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Golf | Mk7 (2012-2020) |
185/70 R15 tyres by price band
These are the brands we fit, by price band. Which of them make 185/70 R15, and at what price today, is on the live price list.
- Premium: Continental, Pirelli, Hankook, Yokohama, Bridgestone, Dunlop, Goodyear, Michelin
- Mid-range: Avon, Nankang, Roadstone, Kumho
- Budget: Accelera, Linglong
Winter or all-season. If you want winter or all-season tyres in 185/70 R15, the live list shows what is made in this size today; not every pattern is made in every size.
Prices for 185/70 R15 depend on the brand — see live fitted prices for 185/70 R15.
Book online, call 020 3886 2355 or WhatsApp 07476 586 589. We fit at Unit 4 Unimix House, Abbey Road, Park Royal, London, NW10 7TR, balancing and a new valve included.
Sizes next to 185/70 R15
Same 15-inch rim, one step wider, narrower, taller or lower.
Sizes with a similar overall diameter
These sizes are within 3% of the 640 mm diameter of 185/70 R15 on paper, and within 20 mm of its width. That alone does not make them approved for your car: check the handbook or the door placard, and keep one size across an axle.
| Size | Overall diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 195/60 R16 | 640.4 mm | +0.1% |
| 195/65 R15 | 634.5 mm | -0.9% |
| 205/65 R15 | 647.5 mm | +1.2% |
| 205/55 R16 | 631.9 mm | -1.3% |
| 185/60 R16 | 628.4 mm | -1.8% |
| 205/60 R16 | 652.4 mm | +1.9% |
See all tyre sizes, or read how our tyre fitting works.
Frequently asked questions
Is 185/70 R15 the same as 185/70 ZR15?
Yes, the dimensions are the same. The Z marks a tyre rated for over 240 km/h (149 mph); the exact rating is the letter after the load index, such as W or Y. Fit at least the speed rating your handbook gives for the car.
Can I fit 195/60 R16 instead of 185/70 R15?
Only if 195/60 R16 is listed for your car. On paper it is 640.4 mm tall against 640 mm for 185/70 R15, a 0.1% difference, so the speedometer would barely change. It also needs a 16-inch wheel instead of a 15-inch one. Wheel width, arch clearance, load index and speed rating must suit the car too, so check the handbook or the door placard, and fit one size across an axle.
How tall is a 185/70 R15 tyre?
About 640 mm (25.2 inches) across when new and unloaded: the 15-inch rim (381 mm) plus two sidewalls of 129.5 mm, which is 70% of the 185 mm width. Real tyres differ by a few millimetres between brands and patterns.
Which cars use 185/70 R15 tyres?
Fitment listings give 185/70 R15 for the Volkswagen Golf. One model can use several sizes depending on its wheels, so check the sidewall of your own tyres before you book.
Same-Day Tyre Fitting & Walk-Ins Welcome
New tyres fitted while you wait, plus puncture repairs, wheel balancing and battery replacement at our Park Royal workshop. No appointment needed for tyres, just call in.