195/65R15 Tire Size

Dimensions of a 195/65R15 tire in inches and millimeters, with equivalent and plus sizes.

195/65R15 dimensions

A 195/65R15 tire is 195 mm wide with a sidewall that is 65% of the width (127 mm), mounted on a 15-inch rim. Its overall diameter is about 24.98 inches (634 mm), so it is roughly a 25.0-inch tall tire.

Overall diameter24.98 in634 mm
Section width7.68 in195 mm
Sidewall height4.99 in126.8 mm
Rim diameter15 in381 mm
Circumference78.5 in1993 mm
Revolutions807 per mile502 per km

Equivalent sizes on a 15-inch rim

These sizes stay within ±3% of the 195/65R15 diameter on the same rim — the range most tire shops use. Not every size is made in every tire model, and only sizes approved for your vehicle (with the right load and speed rating) should be fitted.

SizeDiametermmDifference
215/60R1525.16 in639 mm+0.7%
185/70R1525.20 in640 mm+0.9%
205/60R1524.69 in627 mm-1.2%
175/70R1524.65 in626 mm-1.3%
175/75R1525.33 in644 mm+1.4%
185/65R1524.47 in622 mm-2.0%
205/65R1525.49 in648 mm+2.0%
215/55R1524.31 in618 mm-2.7%

Plus and minus sizes

Changing the rim size? These options on 14-, 16- and 17-inch rims keep the overall diameter within ±3%.

SizeDiametermmDifference
225/45R1724.97 in634 mm-0.0%
215/65R1425.00 in635 mm+0.1%
185/55R1725.01 in635 mm+0.1%
185/75R1424.93 in633 mm-0.2%
205/50R1725.07 in637 mm+0.4%
205/55R1624.88 in632 mm-0.4%
225/50R1624.86 in631 mm-0.5%
195/60R1625.21 in640 mm+0.9%
195/70R1424.75 in629 mm-0.9%
185/60R1624.74 in628 mm-1.0%

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is a 195/65R15 tire?

About 24.98 inches (634 mm) in overall diameter.

How wide is a 195/65R15 tire?

The section width is 195 mm, about 7.7 inches.

What size can replace 195/65R15?

On the same rim, 215/60R15 is the closest size (+0.7% diameter). Use only sizes approved for your vehicle.

How many revolutions per mile does a 195/65R15 tire make?

About 807 revolutions per mile (502 per km).

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