195/60R14 vs 195/55R15
195/55R15 is 1.0% taller (+0.23 in) and the same width than 195/60R14.
195/55R15 is 1.0% taller than 195/60R14. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.
Real speed on 195/55R15.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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195/60R14 or 195/55R15?
Can I use 195/55R15 instead of 195/60R14?
195/55R15 is 1.0% taller than 195/60R14. 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 195/55R15 you are really doing 60.6 mph if the speedometer was set up for 195/60R14. Going the other way, 195/60R14 would make it read 59.4 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.12 in (+3 mm) under the axle.