The 195/70R15 is a common tire size for compact and economy vehicles such as Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, and Kia Rio.
With a 136.5 mm sidewall (70% 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 97.0 km/h at an actual 100 km/h.
Frequently used on cargo derivatives including the Ford Transit full-size (2000-2014), VW Transporter (T4) and older Hyundai H100 vans. Load index 92S to 104R reinforced for light-truck (LT) work. Tall 136.5 mm sidewall handles overloaded payload cycles better than passenger-car sizes.
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 | 195/70R15 |
| Section Width | 195 mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 70% |
| Rim Diameter | 15" |
| Sidewall Height | 136.5 mm |
| Overall Diameter | 654.0 mm / 25.75" |
| Circumference | 2054.6 mm / 80.89" |
| Revolutions per km | 486.7 |
| Revolutions per mile | 783.3 |
| Tire Code | OD (mm) | Δ mm | Δ % | Speedo at 100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/60R15 | 615.0 | -39.0 | -6.0% | 106.3 |
| 175/70R15 | 626.0 | -28.0 | -4.3% | 104.5 |
| 195/65R15 | 634.5 | -19.5 | -3.0% | 103.1 |
| 185/70R15 | 640.0 | -14.0 | -2.1% | 102.2 |
| 195/70R15 (current) | 654.0 | — | — | 100.0 |