Tire sizes
Used 195/65R15 tires
Need 195/65R15 tires? Message us your tire size and we will check what we have in used stock. This size stands about 25.0 in tall with roughly 5.0 in of sidewall, a common size on compact sedans and hatchbacks.
- Width
- 195 mm
- Sidewall
- 126.8 mm (5″)
- Overall height
- ≈ 25″
- Revs per mile
- ≈ 807
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What does 195/65R15 mean?
It means a tire 195 mm wide, with a sidewall 65% as tall as that width, built with radial construction for a 15 inch wheel.
Do the math and the sidewall is about 126.8 mm, or 5.0 in. Add two sidewalls to the 15 in wheel and you get an overall diameter of about 25.0 in, which works out to roughly 807 revolutions per mile.
That tall, soft sidewall is why this size rides comfortably over rough Brooklyn streets.
What sizes are close to 195/65R15?
On paper, 205/55R16 (about 24.9 in) and 225/45R17 (about 25.0 in) are within about half a percent of 195/65R15 in overall diameter.
Those sizes need a different wheel diameter, so they are not a simple swap. The general rule is to stay within about 3% of the original diameter, but the only safe answer for your car is the size, load index and speed rating on the door jamb placard or in the owner’s manual.
How do I check used 195/65R15 tires before buying?
Start with tread depth and the DOT date. Put a penny upside down in the grooves: if you can see all of Lincoln’s head, the tread is at or below 2/32 in, the New York State inspection minimum.
Then find the DOT code on the sidewall. The last four digits are the week and year it was made, so 2421 means the 24th week of 2021.
Want us to check a specific set? Call or text us, or stop by the shop.
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