195/60R15 tire size in inches

A 195/60R15 tire measures

24.2" tall × 7.7" wide

4.61" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 833 revolutions per mile.

195/60R15 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (117 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.

24.2"15" rim4.6"7.7" wide
195/60R15: 24.2 inches tall, 7.7 inches wide, on a 15 inch rim, drawn to scale

195/60R15 specs

Overall diameter (height)24.21 inches (615 mm)
Section width7.68 inches (195 mm)
Sidewall height4.61 inches (117 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter15 inches
Circumference76.1 inches (1,932 mm)
Revolutions per mile833
Revolutions per kilometer518
Approximate rim width5.0" to 6.5"
In inches (flotation style)24.2x7.7R15
Aspect ratio60%

Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.

Sizes that can replace 195/60R15 on a 15" wheel

These 15" sizes are within 3% of 195/60R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
235/50R1524.25"9.25"+0.2%60.1 mphCompare
215/55R1524.31"8.46"+0.4%60.2 mphCompare
165/70R1524.09"6.50"−0.5%59.7 mphCompare
265/45R1524.39"10.43"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
255/45R1524.04"10.04"−0.7%59.6 mphCompare
175/65R1523.96"6.89"−1.1%59.4 mphCompare
185/65R1524.47"7.28"+1.1%60.6 mphCompare
205/55R1523.88"8.07"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare
225/50R1523.86"8.86"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
175/70R1524.65"6.89"+1.8%61.1 mphCompare
245/50R1524.65"9.65"+1.8%61.1 mphCompare
185/60R1523.74"7.28"−2.0%58.8 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
265/25R1919"24.22"0.0%Compare
225/35R1818"24.20"0.0%Compare
185/70R1414"24.20"−0.1%Compare
215/25R2020"24.23"+0.1%Compare
235/55R1414"24.18"−0.1%Compare
205/45R1717"24.26"+0.2%Compare
175/60R1616"24.27"+0.2%Compare
215/60R1414"24.16"−0.2%Compare
185/50R1717"24.28"+0.3%Compare
195/40R1818"24.14"−0.3%Compare
205/70R1313"24.30"+0.4%Compare
265/35R1717"24.30"+0.4%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 195/60R15 with another size

With 205/60R15 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.2 mph

205/60R15 is +0.47 inches (+2.0%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

195/60R15205/60R15Difference%
Overall diameter24.21"24.69"+0.47"+2.0%
Section width7.68"8.07"+0.39"+5.1%
Sidewall height4.61"4.84"+0.24"+5.1%
Circumference76.07"77.55"+1.48"+2.0%
Revolutions per mile833.0817.0−15.9−1.9%

Questions

How tall is a 195/60R15 tire?
A 195/60R15 tire is 24.2 inches tall (615 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.7 inches wide with 4.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 195/60R15 mean?
195/60R15 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (117 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 195/60R15 tire make?
About 833 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 76.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 195/60R15 tire?
Roughly 5.0" to 6.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 235/50R15 instead of 195/60R15?
235/50R15 is +0.04 inches (+0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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