Tire size in inches and millimeters

195/60R15 tire size in inches

A 195/60R15 tire is 24.21 inches tall (615.0 mm) and 7.68 inches wide (195 mm), with a 4.61-inch sidewall (117.0 mm). In inch notation that is about 24.2x7.7R15, close to a 24-inch tire (nominal).

Its circumference is 76.07 inches (1,932.1 mm), or about 833 revolutions per mile.

Nominal 195/60R15 dimensions

Overall diameter
24.21 in615.0 mm
Section width
7.68 in195 mm
Sidewall height
4.61 in117.0 mm
Circumference
76.07 in1,932.1 mm
Rim diameter
15 in
Revolutions per mile
833nominal, from geometric circumference
Inch notation
24.2x7.7R15approximate

Where 195/60R15 fits

  • Inch class: 24.21 in is 0.21 in more than a true 24 inches, inside the 24-inch class (23.50 to 24.49 in).
  • Profile: the 15-inch rim plus two 4.61 in sidewalls make up the overall diameter, and the sidewalls are 38% of it. At 60 series that is a mid profile, between low-profile performance sizes and tall truck sizes.
  • Same 15-inch rim: 195/60R15 is the shortest 15-inch size in the catalog. The next taller is 185/65R15 (24.47 in, +1.06%).
  • Same 195 mm width: the closest in diameter are 195/55R16 (24.44 in, +0.96%), 195/65R15 (24.98 in, +3.17%). At the same width, a different profile or rim changes sidewall height and overall diameter, not section width.

Reading the marking: 195 is the section width in millimeters, 60 is the sidewall height as a percentage of that width, and R15 means radial construction for a 15-inch rim. Percentages are measured from 195/60R15.

Similar sizes on other rim diameters

Within 3% of 195/60R15's overall diameter, nearest first. The speed column is the actual speed when a speedometer calibrated for 195/60R15 reads 60 mph.

Catalog tire sizes on other rim diameters with an overall diameter close to 195/60R15
SizeOverall diameterDiameter changeAt 60 mph indicatedCompare
185/70R1424.20 in-0.07%59.96 mphComparison page for 195/60R15 vs 185/70R14
205/50R1624.07 in-0.59%59.65 mphComparison page for 195/60R15 vs 205/50R16
195/55R1624.44 in+0.96%60.58 mphComparison page for 195/60R15 vs 195/55R16
215/45R1724.62 in+1.67%61.00 mphComparison page for 195/60R15 vs 215/45R17
225/50R1624.86 in+2.67%61.60 mphNo comparison page
205/55R1624.88 in+2.75%61.65 mphComparison page for 195/60R15 vs 205/55R16

For a size without a comparison page, open 195/60R15 in the calculator and enter that size as the proposed tire.

Important: These results compare nominal dimensions. They do not confirm vehicle fitment. Actual clearance varies by tire model, approved rim width, wheel construction, suspension, alignment, body tolerances, steering angle, load, and brake geometry. Verify load and speed ratings and physically test-fit the complete setup before driving.

Physical checks before changing size

  • Approved rim-width range for the exact tire model
  • Load index and speed rating equal to or greater than vehicle requirements
  • Brake-caliper, hub, and wheel-fastener compatibility
  • Fender, liner, suspension, and full-lock steering clearance
  • Clearance at full compression and under expected load
  • Alignment, tire pressure, and manufacturer guidance
  • Professional inspection when variance or clearance is uncertain

Compare another setup

See diameter, speedometer, ride-height, and wheel-position changes.

The calculator opens with 195/60R15 as the current tire and 185/70R14, the published comparison closest in overall diameter, as the proposed tire. Change either size; wheel details stay unknown until you supply them.

Compare 195/60R15 with 185/70R14 in the calculator

Compare 195/60R15 with any size

2 of 7 keep the 15-inch rim. Diameter changes are measured from 195/60R15.

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Size source and limits

Listed as a recorded tire size (source: NHTSA consumer-complaint records through May 2021, checked August 19, 2026; see methodology). A recorded size is not a safety, popularity, availability, or fitment rating.

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