195/70R15 tire size in inches
A 195/70R15 tire measures
25.7" tall × 7.7" wide
5.37" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 783 revolutions per mile.
195/70R15 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (137 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
195/70R15 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.75 inches (654 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 7.68 inches (195 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.37 inches (137 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 15 inches |
| Circumference | 80.9 inches (2,055 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 783 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 487 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.0" to 6.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.7x7.7R15 |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
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 195/70R15 on a 15" wheel
These 15" sizes are within 3% of 195/70R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/50R15 | 25.83" | 10.83" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/60R15 | 25.63" | 8.86" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R15 | 25.61" | 9.65" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R15 | 25.93" | 7.28" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 205/65R15 | 25.49" | 8.07" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 215/65R15 | 26.00" | 8.46" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 175/80R15 | 26.02" | 6.89" | +1.1% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 165/85R15 | 26.04" | 6.50" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R15 | 26.04" | 10.04" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 265/50R15 | 25.43" | 10.43" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 165/80R15 | 25.39" | 6.50" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R15 | 26.10" | 9.25" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/55R16 | 16" | 25.74" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/35R19 | 19" | 25.75" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/45R16 | 16" | 25.74" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 185/60R17 | 17" | 25.74" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 285/30R19 | 19" | 25.73" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/40R19 | 19" | 25.77" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/40R18 | 18" | 25.72" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 175/85R14 | 14" | 25.71" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/30R20 | 20" | 25.79" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 345/25R19 | 19" | 25.79" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 215/75R13 | 13" | 25.70" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 295/25R20 | 20" | 25.81" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 185/70R15narrower: 25.2" × 7.3"
- 205/70R15wider: 26.3" × 8.1"
- 195/65R15lower profile: 25.0" × 7.7"
- 195/75R15taller sidewall: 26.5" × 7.7"
Compare 195/70R15 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 195/70R15 tire?
- A 195/70R15 tire is 25.7 inches tall (654 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.7 inches wide with 5.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 195/70R15 mean?
- 195/70R15 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (137 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 195/70R15 tire make?
- About 783 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 80.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 195/70R15 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 275/50R15 instead of 195/70R15?
- 275/50R15 is +0.08 inches (+0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.2 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.