195/65R15 tire size

A 195/65R15 tire is 195 mm wide with a sidewall 65% of its width (126.8 mm), fits a 15-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 634 mm (25.0 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width195 mm7.68 in
Sidewall height126.8 mm4.99 in
Rim diameter381.0 mm15 in
Overall diameter634.5 mm24.98 in
Circumference1,993.3 mm78.48 in
Revolutions502 per km807 per mile

Reading the size 195/65R15

195Width in mm65Aspect 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 195/65R15

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
225/45R17634 mm-0.0%100.0Compare
205/50R17637 mm+0.4%100.4Compare
205/55R16632 mm-0.4%99.6Compare
225/40R18637 mm+0.4%100.4Compare
225/35R19640 mm+0.9%100.9Compare
195/70R14629 mm-0.9%99.1Compare
205/60R15627 mm-1.2%98.8
265/35R18643 mm+1.3%101.3

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Other 15-inch sizes

175/65R15185/55R15185/60R15185/65R15195/50R15195/55R15195/60R15205/60R15205/65R15215/70R15235/75R15