The 195/60R15 is a common tire size for compact and economy vehicles such as Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, and Kia Rio.
With a 117.0 mm sidewall (60% aspect ratio), this tire provides a smooth, cushioned ride that absorbs road imperfections well — ideal for daily commuting and highway cruising.
Compared to the baseline 195/65R15, this tire's overall diameter differs by -3.1% — a speedometer calibrated for 195/65R15 would read 103.2 km/h at an actual 100 km/h.
OE on the 7th-gen Honda Civic (EM2/EU 2001-2005) sedan and Ford Focus Mk1 base trims. Load index 88V or 88H, wheel width 5.5-7.0". A common upsize target from 185/65R15 for owners wanting sharper steering without changing rolling diameter much.
Narrow profiles in this group emphasize ride comfort, rolling resistance and snow-chain compatibility over cornering grip. Owners replacing these sizes should prioritize tread-life and fuel-economy ratings on the EU label — UHP compounds add little value on platforms tuned for 95 km/h cruise speeds, and the extra rolling resistance shortens range.
| Tire Code | 195/60R15 |
| Section Width | 195 mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 60% |
| Rim Diameter | 15" |
| Sidewall Height | 117.0 mm |
| Overall Diameter | 615.0 mm / 24.21" |
| Circumference | 1932.1 mm / 76.07" |
| Revolutions per km | 517.6 |
| Revolutions per mile | 833.0 |
| Tire Code | OD (mm) | Δ mm | Δ % | Speedo at 100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/60R15 | 603.0 | -12.0 | -2.0% | 102.0 |
| 195/60R15 (current) | 615.0 | — | — | 100.0 |
| 205/60R15 | 627.0 | +12.0 | +2.0% | 98.1 |
| 195/65R15 | 634.5 | +19.5 | +3.2% | 96.9 |
| 195/70R15 | 654.0 | +39.0 | +6.3% | 94.0 |