245/60R15 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 245/60R15, a performance cars size fitted to Dodge Charger R/T, Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet Camaro and more.
What 245/60R15 tires cost
Milestar Streetsteel
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Cooper Cobra Radial G/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 $560 to $760, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
About the 245/60R15 size
Not a factory size on anything, and that is the point: 245/60R15 is what the restoration world fits when a 1970 big-block car is moved from 14 in to 15x7 or 15x8 Rally wheels and the owner wants a wider tire than the 235/70R15 the factory would have used. It is 26.6 in tall, about an inch shorter than the correct period tire, so a judged car should not wear it. Raised white letters on all three picks, redline only as a conversion, no bias version. Watch fender lip clearance at full lock on A-bodies and check the load index (usually 100) against the front axle weight of a 455 or a 454.
The numbers mean: 245 mm section width, sidewall height 60 % of that width, and a 15-inch rim. Overall diameter works out to about 26.6 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 245/60R15
- Dodge Charger R/T (1968-1970, 15 in restoration fit)
- Pontiac GTO (1968-1972, 15 in restoration fit)
- Chevrolet Camaro (1970-1981, Rally wheel restoration fit)
Confirm on the door-jamb sticker before ordering. Optional wheel packages often change the size within the same model.
Which type of 245/60R15 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 245/60R15 tires cost?
Expect $110–$135 per tire for a budget brand, $140–$190 for a mid-range tire like the Cooper Cobra Radial G/T, and $195–$300 for a premium tire like the BFGoodrich Radial T/A. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 245/60R15 tires?
245/60R15 is original equipment on Dodge Charger R/T (1968-1970, 15 in restoration fit), Pontiac GTO (1968-1972, 15 in restoration fit) and Chevrolet Camaro (1970-1981, Rally wheel restoration 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 245/60R15 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Cooper Cobra Radial G/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 245/60R15 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.