195/55R15 tire size
A 195/55R15 tire is 195 mm wide with a 107.3 mm sidewall, 55% of the width, on a 15-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 595.5 mm, or about 23.4 inches, tall. No model in our data leaves the factory on it, but it can replace the original size on 11 models within 3% of the height.
Overall height
595.5 mm
23.4 in
Sidewall
107.3 mm
55%
Circumference
1,871 mm
Revs per km
535
Actual dimensions of 195/55R15
| Section width | 195 mm (7.7 in) |
| Sidewall height | 107.3 mm (4.22 in) |
| Rim diameter | 15 in (381.0 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 595.5 mm (23.4 in) |
| Circumference | 1,871 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 535 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 23.4x7.7R15 |
Worked out: sidewall 195 x 0.55 = 107.25 mm, rim 15 x 25.4 = 381 mm, overall 381 + (107.25 x 2) = 595.5 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 595.5 = 1,871 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 1.87 m, which is 535 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 195/55R15 from the factory
No model sold in Thailand in our data leaves the factory on 195/55R15.
Cars that can switch to 195/55R15
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 195/55R15. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan March2010–2022 | 175/60R15 | +0.76% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Vios2013–2022 | 185/60R15 | −1.24% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Yaris (Hatchback)2017–present | 185/60R15 | −1.24% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Yaris ATIV2017–2022 | 185/60R15 | −1.24% | Same wheel |
| Honda City / City Hatchback2023–present | 185/60R15 | −1.24% | Same wheel |
| Honda City / City Hatchback2020–2023 | 185/60R15 | −1.24% | Same wheel |
| Mitsubishi Attrage2013–present | 185/55R15 | +1.88% | Same wheel |
| Honda City2014–2019 | 175/65R15 | −2.14% | Same wheel |
| Honda Jazz (GK)2014–2021 | 175/65R15 | −2.14% | Same wheel |
| Suzuki Swift2018–2023 | 175/65R15 | −2.14% | Same wheel |
| Honda Brio / Brio Amaze2011–2019 | 175/65R14 | +2.13% | Needs 15-inch wheels |
Sizes that can replace 195/55R15
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 195/55R15. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/40R17 | 595.8 mm | +0.3 mm (+0.05%) | 100.1 km/h | 82.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 185/65R14 | 596.1 mm | +0.6 mm (+0.10%) | 100.1 km/h | 120.3 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 185/50R16 | 591.4 mm | −4.1 mm (−0.69%) | 99.3 km/h | 92.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 175/60R15 | 591.0 mm | −4.5 mm (−0.76%) | 99.2 km/h | 105.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/45R16 | 590.9 mm | −4.6 mm (−0.77%) | 99.2 km/h | 92.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 175/70R14 | 600.6 mm | +5.1 mm (+0.86%) | 100.9 km/h | 122.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/50R16 | 601.4 mm | +5.9 mm (+0.99%) | 101.0 km/h | 97.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 185/60R15 | 603.0 mm | +7.5 mm (+1.26%) | 101.3 km/h | 111.0 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 175/60R15 at 591.0 mm, −4.5 mm (−0.76%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 99.2 km/h. Ground clearance drops by about 2.3 mm.
- Moving up to 16-inch wheels, the closest height match is 185/50R16 (−0.69%), with the sidewall dropping from 107.3 mm to 92.5 mm.
- Going down to 14-inch wheels, 185/65R14 (+0.10%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 120.3 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 195/55R15 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 195/55R15
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 195/55R15 85H, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 85 | 515 kg | 2,060 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 89 | 580 kg | 2,320 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
H
210 km/h
V
240 km/h
195/55R15 questions
How tall is a 195/55R15 tire?
About 23.4 inches, or 595.5 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 107.3 mm tall and the tire is 195 mm (7.7 in) wide.
Which cars use 195/55R15 tires?
No car in our data is fitted with 195/55R15 from the factory, but its height is close to the original size on Nissan March, Toyota Vios, Toyota Yaris (Hatchback), Toyota Yaris ATIV and Honda City / City Hatchback, so it works as a replacement size.
Can I fit 175/60R15 instead of 195/55R15?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −0.76% (−4.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 99.2 km/h. The tread is 20 mm narrower. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 195/55R15 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 85: 515 kg per tire, 2,060 kg across four. XL versions are rated 89, or 580 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 195/55R15 85H.
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.