195/70R15 tire size
A 195/70R15 tire is 25.75 inches (654.0 mm) tall, 7.68 in (195 mm) wide and fits a 15-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 25.7x7.7R15.
| Overall diameter | 25.75 in | 654.0 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 7.68 in | 195 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.37 in | 136.5 mm |
| Circumference | 80.89 in | 2,055 mm |
| Revolutions | 783.3 per mile | 486.7 per km |
| Rim diameter | 15 in | 381.0 mm |
Compare 195/70R15 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 15-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 195/70R15:
Plus and minus sizes for 195/70R15
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205/70R14 | Minus 1 (14 in) | 25.30 in | −1.74% |
| 175/80R14 | Minus 1 (14 in) | 25.02 in | −2.81% |
| 225/55R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 25.74 in | −0.02% |
| 205/60R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 25.69 in | −0.24% |
| 245/50R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 25.65 in | −0.40% |
| 195/65R16 | Plus 1 (16 in) | 25.98 in | +0.90% |
| 245/45R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 25.68 in | −0.26% |
| 225/50R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 25.86 in | +0.43% |
| 205/55R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 25.88 in | +0.50% |
| 175/65R17 | Plus 2 (17 in) | 25.96 in | +0.81% |
| 245/40R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 25.72 in | −0.12% |
| 215/45R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 25.62 in | −0.50% |
| 225/45R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 25.97 in | +0.87% |
| 235/40R18 | Plus 3 (18 in) | 25.40 in | −1.35% |
Vehicles approved with 195/70R15 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 195/70R15 as a standard or optional size (99 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
Source: Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO/ASTRA), open government data. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.
Nearby 15-inch sizes
Reading the 195/70R15 size
- 195 — section width in millimetres (7.68 in).
- 70 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 70 % of the width, 136.5 mm.
- R — radial construction (ZR on the sidewall means a high-speed rated radial; the dimensions are the same).
- 15 — fits a 15-inch diameter wheel.
The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. They must meet at least the values on your vehicle's tire placard.