The 195/65R15 is a common tire size for compact and economy vehicles such as Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, and Kia Rio.
With a 126.8 mm sidewall (65% aspect ratio), this tire provides a smooth, cushioned ride that absorbs road imperfections well — ideal for daily commuting and highway cruising.
This is one of the most popular tire sizes for 15" rims, frequently used as a reference point when comparing speedometer accuracy across similar sizes.
The most-fitted OE size in Europe — Volkswagen Golf (Mk4 1J), Ford Focus Mk2, Toyota Corolla (E120/E140) and Skoda Octavia (1U). Load index typically 91H or 91V. Tire model availability dwarfs every other 15" size, with virtually every brand offering it in summer, winter and all-season compounds.
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 | 195/65R15 |
| Section Width | 195 mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 65% |
| Rim Diameter | 15" |
| Sidewall Height | 126.8 mm |
| Overall Diameter | 634.5 mm / 24.98" |
| Circumference | 1993.3 mm / 78.48" |
| Revolutions per km | 501.7 |
| Revolutions per mile | 807.4 |
| Tire Code | OD (mm) | Δ mm | Δ % | Speedo at 100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/60R15 | 615.0 | -19.5 | -3.1% | 103.2 |
| 185/65R15 | 621.5 | -13.0 | -2.0% | 102.1 |
| 195/65R15 (current) | 634.5 | — | — | 100.0 |
| 205/65R15 | 647.5 | +13.0 | +2.0% | 98.0 |
| 195/70R15 | 654.0 | +19.5 | +3.1% | 97.0 |