195/50R15 tire size
A 195/50R15 tire is 195 mm wide with a 97.5 mm sidewall, 50% of the width, on a 15-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 576.0 mm, or about 22.7 inches, tall. No model in our data leaves the factory on it, but it can replace the original size on 6 models within 3% of the height.
Overall height
576.0 mm
22.7 in
Sidewall
97.5 mm
50%
Circumference
1,810 mm
Revs per km
553
Actual dimensions of 195/50R15
| Section width | 195 mm (7.7 in) |
| Sidewall height | 97.5 mm (3.84 in) |
| Rim diameter | 15 in (381.0 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 576.0 mm (22.7 in) |
| Circumference | 1,810 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 553 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 22.7x7.7R15 |
Worked out: sidewall 195 x 0.5 = 97.5 mm, rim 15 x 25.4 = 381 mm, overall 381 + (97.5 x 2) = 576.0 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 576.0 = 1,810 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 1.81 m, which is 553 turns per kilometer. New to sidewall codes? See how to read a tire size.
These are nominal figures from the standard formula. Real tires vary slightly by brand and squat a little under the weight of the car.
Cars fitted with 195/50R15 from the factory
No model sold in Thailand in our data leaves the factory on 195/50R15.
Cars that can switch to 195/50R15
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 195/50R15. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Mirage2012–present | 175/55R15 | +0.44% | Same wheel |
| Mitsubishi Attrage2013–present | 185/55R15 | −1.45% | Same wheel |
| Nissan March2010–2022 | 175/60R15 | −2.54% | Same wheel |
| Suzuki Celerio2014–2023 | 165/65R14 | +1.03% | Needs 15-inch wheels |
| Toyota Yaris (Hatchback)2017–present | 175/65R14 | −1.22% | Needs 15-inch wheels |
| Honda Brio / Brio Amaze2011–2019 | 175/65R14 | −1.22% | Needs 15-inch wheels |
Sizes that can replace 195/50R15
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 195/50R15. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/60R14 | 577.6 mm | +1.6 mm (+0.28%) | 100.3 km/h | 111.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 175/55R15 | 573.5 mm | −2.5 mm (−0.43%) | 99.6 km/h | 96.3 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 195/45R16 | 581.9 mm | +5.9 mm (+1.02%) | 101.0 km/h | 87.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 165/65R14 | 570.1 mm | −5.9 mm (−1.02%) | 99.0 km/h | 107.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 175/65R14 | 583.1 mm | +7.1 mm (+1.23%) | 101.2 km/h | 113.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 185/55R15 | 584.5 mm | +8.5 mm (+1.48%) | 101.5 km/h | 101.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 165/70R14 | 586.6 mm | +10.6 mm (+1.84%) | 101.8 km/h | 115.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/45R16 | 590.9 mm | +14.9 mm (+2.59%) | 102.6 km/h | 92.3 mm | Within range | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 175/55R15 at 573.5 mm, −2.5 mm (−0.43%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 99.6 km/h. Ground clearance drops by about 1.3 mm.
- Moving up to 16-inch wheels, the closest height match is 195/45R16 (+1.02%), with the sidewall dropping from 97.5 mm to 87.8 mm.
- Going down to 14-inch wheels, 185/60R14 (+0.28%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 111.0 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 195/50R15 tires
Passenger tires in this size come in eco, comfort and sport lines. Japanese and European brands usually cost more than Asian ones, and the difference shows in noise, wet braking and tread life.
Check the production date in the DOT code before paying.
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Load index and speed rating for 195/50R15
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 195/50R15 82V, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 82 | 475 kg | 1,900 kg |
The new tire's load index and speed symbol must be no lower than the door placard, and it only carries its rated load at the correct pressure.
Common speed symbols in this size
V
240 km/h
W
270 km/h
195/50R15 questions
How tall is a 195/50R15 tire?
About 22.7 inches, or 576.0 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 97.5 mm tall and the tire is 195 mm (7.7 in) wide.
Which cars use 195/50R15 tires?
No car in our data is fitted with 195/50R15 from the factory, but its height is close to the original size on Mitsubishi Mirage, Mitsubishi Attrage, Nissan March, Suzuki Celerio and Toyota Yaris (Hatchback), so it works as a replacement size.
Can I fit 175/55R15 instead of 195/50R15?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −0.43% (−2.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 99.6 km/h. The tread is 20 mm narrower. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 195/50R15 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 82: 475 kg per tire, 1,900 kg across four. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 195/50R15 82V.
Other 15-inch sizes
To compare other sizes yourself, use the tire size calculator; changing rim size, try plus/minus sizing; and see speedometer error by speed.