195/60R15 Tire Size Specifications & Compatible Vehicles

615mm117mmR15195/60R15Width: 195mm (7.7")
Overall Diameter
615.0 mm
Section Width
195 mm
Sidewall Height
117.0 mm
Circumference
1932.1 mm
Revs/Mile
833
Rim Diameter
15"

Alternative Tire Sizes

These tire sizes are within 3% overall diameter of 195/60R15 and may be used as replacements:

185/70R14 Safe  0.1% · -10mm · -1" rim 215/55R15 Safe  0.4% · +20mm · same rim 175/75R14 Safe  0.5% · -20mm · -1" rim 205/50R16 Safe  0.6% · +10mm · +1" rim 195/65R14 Safe  1.0% · same width · -1" rim 195/55R16 Safe  1.0% · same width · +1" rim 215/50R16 Safe  1.0% · +20mm · +1" rim 185/65R15 Safe  1.1% · -10mm · same rim 205/65R14 Safe  1.1% · +10mm · -1" rim 205/55R15 Safe  1.4% · +10mm · same rim 215/45R17 Caution  1.7% · +20mm · +2" rim 215/40R17 Caution  1.8% · +20mm · +2" rim

Popular Comparisons

See how 195/60R15 compares to other common tire sizes:

195/65R15 vs 195/60R15 Lower profile same rim 195/60R15 vs 205/60R16 Compact car upgrade path 195/60R15 vs 195/65R15 Taller sidewall comparison 185/60R15 vs 195/60R15 Small car width upgrade

Understanding 195/60R15

The tire size 195/60R15 means the tire has a section width of 195mm, an aspect ratio of 60% (the sidewall height is 60% of the width), and fits a 15-inch rim.

Sidewall Height = 195 x 0.6 = 117.0 mm
Overall Diameter = (117.0 x 2) + (15 x 25.4) = 615.0 mm
Circumference = 615.0 x π = 1932.1 mm

With an aspect ratio of 60%, this is a standard-profile tire that balances ride comfort with handling precision. This profile range is the most common for passenger cars, crossovers, and light SUVs.

Choosing Replacement Tires

When replacing 195/60R15 tires, verify the size matches your vehicle's tire placard (typically found on the driver's door jamb or in the owner's manual). The NHTSA Tire Ratings Search tool lets you look up manufacturer load and speed ratings for specific tires.

Key factors beyond size: load index (must meet or exceed the vehicle's requirement), speed rating (must match or exceed the original specification), and seasonal type (all-season, summer, or winter) based on your driving conditions. The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association recommends replacing all four tires at once, or at minimum in pairs on the same axle.