195/80R15 tire size in inches
A 195/80R15 tire measures
27.3" tall × 7.7" wide
6.14" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 739 revolutions per mile.
195/80R15 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (156 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
195/80R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.28 inches (693 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 7.68 inches (195 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.14 inches (156 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 85.7 inches (2,177 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 739 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 459 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.0" to 6.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.3x7.7R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 80% |
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 195/80R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 195/80R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/55R15 | 27.34" | 11.22" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 185/85R15 | 27.38" | 7.28" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R15 | 27.40" | 8.86" | +0.4% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R15 | 27.11" | 8.07" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R15 | 27.05" | 10.04" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R15 | 27.52" | 10.43" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R15 | 27.03" | 9.25" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R15 | 27.54" | 9.65" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 275/55R15 | 26.91" | 10.83" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R15 | 27.70" | 8.46" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R15 | 26.85" | 8.46" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 175/85R15 | 26.71" | 6.89" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/75R14 | 14" | 27.29" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/40R18 | 18" | 27.29" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/70R16 | 16" | 27.30" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/35R20 | 20" | 27.30" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/30R21 | 21" | 27.26" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/55R18 | 18" | 27.31" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/50R18 | 18" | 27.25" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/45R19 | 19" | 27.33" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 335/35R18 | 18" | 27.23" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 265/40R19 | 19" | 27.35" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 285/50R16 | 16" | 27.22" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 265/25R22 | 22" | 27.22" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 185/80R15narrower: 26.7" × 7.3"
- 205/80R15wider: 27.9" × 8.1"
- 195/75R15lower profile: 26.5" × 7.7"
- 195/85R15taller sidewall: 28.1" × 7.7"
Compare 195/80R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 195/80R15 tire?
- A 195/80R15 tire is 27.3 inches tall (693 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.7 inches wide with 6.1 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 195/80R15 mean?
- 195/80R15 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (156 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 195/80R15 tire make?
- About 739 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 85.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 195/80R15 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 285/55R15 instead of 195/80R15?
- 285/55R15 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.