195/65R15 tire size in inches
A 195/65R15 tire measures
25.0" tall × 7.7" wide
4.99" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 807 revolutions per mile.
195/65R15 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (127 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
195/65R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 24.98 inches (635 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 7.68 inches (195 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.99 inches (127 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 78.5 inches (1,993 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 807 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 502 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.0" to 6.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.0x7.7R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 65% |
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 195/65R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 195/65R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/50R15 | 25.04" | 10.04" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 285/45R15 | 25.10" | 11.22" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 215/60R15 | 25.16" | 8.46" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/55R15 | 25.18" | 9.25" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 185/70R15 | 25.20" | 7.28" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 165/75R15 | 24.74" | 6.50" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/55R15 | 24.74" | 8.86" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/45R15 | 24.74" | 10.83" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 205/60R15 | 24.69" | 8.07" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 175/70R15 | 24.65" | 6.89" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 245/50R15 | 24.65" | 9.65" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 175/75R15 | 25.33" | 6.89" | +1.4% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/40R16 | 16" | 24.98" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/45R17 | 17" | 24.97" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 175/65R16 | 16" | 24.96" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/65R14 | 14" | 25.00" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 305/25R19 | 19" | 25.00" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 185/55R17 | 17" | 25.01" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/25R20 | 20" | 25.02" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 175/80R14 | 14" | 25.02" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 255/30R19 | 19" | 25.02" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/65R13 | 13" | 25.03" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 255/35R18 | 18" | 25.03" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 255/40R17 | 17" | 25.03" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 185/65R15narrower: 24.5" × 7.3"
- 205/65R15wider: 25.5" × 8.1"
- 195/60R15lower profile: 24.2" × 7.7"
- 195/70R15taller sidewall: 25.7" × 7.7"
Compare 195/65R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 195/65R15 tire?
- A 195/65R15 tire is 25.0 inches tall (635 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.7 inches wide with 5.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 195/65R15 mean?
- 195/65R15 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (127 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 195/65R15 tire make?
- About 807 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 78.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 195/65R15 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 255/50R15 instead of 195/65R15?
- 255/50R15 is +0.06 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.