195/60R17 tire size in inches
A 195/60R17 tire measures
26.2" tall × 7.7" wide
4.61" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 769 revolutions per mile.
195/60R17 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (117 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
195/60R17 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.21 inches (666 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 7.68 inches (195 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.61 inches (117 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 17 inches |
| Circumference | 82.3 inches (2,092 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 769 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 478 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.0" to 6.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.2x7.7R17 |
| Aspect ratio | 60% |
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 195/60R17 on a 17" wheel
These 17" sizes are within 3% of 195/60R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/50R17 | 26.25" | 9.25" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 295/40R17 | 26.29" | 11.61" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 215/55R17 | 26.31" | 8.46" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/45R17 | 26.39" | 10.43" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 255/45R17 | 26.04" | 10.04" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 285/40R17 | 25.98" | 11.22" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 185/65R17 | 26.47" | 7.28" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R17 | 25.88" | 8.07" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/50R17 | 25.86" | 8.86" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 305/40R17 | 26.61" | 12.01" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 245/50R17 | 26.65" | 9.65" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 185/60R17 | 25.74" | 7.28" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/25R21 | 21" | 26.22" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 285/50R15 | 15" | 26.22" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/30R19 | 19" | 26.20" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/35R20 | 20" | 26.20" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 315/25R20 | 20" | 26.20" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 185/70R16 | 16" | 26.20" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/55R16 | 16" | 26.18" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/30R20 | 20" | 26.26" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 205/45R19 | 19" | 26.26" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 215/60R16 | 16" | 26.16" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 195/80R14 | 14" | 26.28" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 225/75R13 | 13" | 26.29" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 185/60R17narrower: 25.7" × 7.3"
- 205/60R17wider: 26.7" × 8.1"
- 195/55R17lower profile: 25.4" × 7.7"
- 195/65R17taller sidewall: 27.0" × 7.7"
Compare 195/60R17 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 195/60R17 tire?
- A 195/60R17 tire is 26.2 inches tall (666 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.7 inches wide with 4.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 195/60R17 mean?
- 195/60R17 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (117 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 195/60R17 tire make?
- About 769 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 82.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 195/60R17 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 235/50R17 instead of 195/60R17?
- 235/50R17 is +0.04 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.