195/50R15 tire size

A 195/50R15 tire is 195 mm wide with a sidewall 50% of its width (97.5 mm), fits a 15-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 576 mm (22.7 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width195 mm7.68 in
Sidewall height97.5 mm3.84 in
Rim diameter381.0 mm15 in
Overall diameter576.0 mm22.68 in
Circumference1,809.6 mm71.24 in
Revolutions553 per km889 per mile

Reading the size 195/50R15

195Width in mm50Aspect ratio (sidewall % of width)RRadial construction15Rim diameter in inches

The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. Replacement tires should match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.

Alternative sizes within 3% of 195/50R15

A replacement size should stay within about 3% of the original diameter so the speedometer, ABS and transmission stay accurate. Always check clearance, load index and the vehicle manufacturer's approved sizes.

SizeDiameterDifferenceSpeedo reads 100 → actual
175/70R13575 mm-0.1%99.9Compare
185/60R14578 mm+0.3%100.3Compare
155/80R13578 mm+0.4%100.4Compare
165/65R14570 mm-1.0%99.0Compare
175/65R14583 mm+1.2%101.2Compare
185/55R15584 mm+1.5%101.5Compare
165/70R14587 mm+1.8%101.8
205/45R16591 mm+2.6%102.6

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Other 15-inch sizes

175/65R15185/55R15185/60R15185/65R15195/55R15195/60R15195/65R15205/60R15205/65R15215/70R15235/75R15