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175/65R15 vs 195/60R15

195/60R15 is 1.1% taller (+0.26 in) and 0.79 in wider than 175/65R15.

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195/60R15 is 1.1% taller than 175/65R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

175/65R15195/60R15Change
Diameter23.96″24.21″+0.26″+1.1%
Width6.89″7.68″+0.79″+11.4%
Sidewall4.48″4.61″+0.13″+2.9%
Circumference75.3″76.1″+0.8″+1.1%
Wheel15″15″Same
Revs per mile842833−9
SideTread
175/65R15195/60R15
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.6mph

Real speed on 195/60R15.

Ground clearance+0.13in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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175/65R15 or 195/60R15?

Can I use 195/60R15 instead of 175/65R15?

195/60R15 is 1.1% taller than 175/65R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap. Also match or beat the original load index and speed rating, and check that the wheel width suits the new tire.

Will my speedometer be off?

At an indicated 60 mph on 195/60R15 you are really doing 60.6 mph if the speedometer was set up for 175/65R15. Going the other way, 175/65R15 would make it read 59.4 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.13 in (+3 mm) under the axle.

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