The 205/60R15 is a common tire size for midsize sedans such as Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Hyundai Sonata.
With a 123.0 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 -1.2% — a speedometer calibrated for 195/65R15 would read 101.2 km/h at an actual 100 km/h.
OE on the Honda Accord V6 (CG/CL late-1990s), Mazda 626 (GF) and Opel Vectra A (1995-2002). Load index 91V. Slightly wider footprint than 195/65R15 — a common factory fitment on early-1990s European executive and Japanese mid-size sedans.
Mainstream sedan sizes balance compound longevity against light all-season handling. When replacing, match the OE speed rating (H or V on most trims) — installing a lower rating voids many manufacturer load-test certifications and is illegal on autobahn-rated vehicles. Wheel-well clearance is rarely a concern at this rim diameter; speedometer drift across factory alternatives stays well inside the ±3% legal window.
| Tire Code | 205/60R15 |
| Section Width | 205 mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 60% |
| Rim Diameter | 15" |
| Sidewall Height | 123.0 mm |
| Overall Diameter | 627.0 mm / 24.69" |
| Circumference | 1969.8 mm / 77.55" |
| Revolutions per km | 507.7 |
| Revolutions per mile | 817.0 |
| Tire Code | OD (mm) | Δ mm | Δ % | Speedo at 100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/60R15 | 603.0 | -24.0 | -3.8% | 104.0 |
| 195/60R15 | 615.0 | -12.0 | -1.9% | 102.0 |
| 205/60R15 (current) | 627.0 | — | — | 100.0 |
| 205/65R15 | 647.5 | +20.5 | +3.3% | 96.8 |
| 205/60R16 | 652.4 | +25.4 | +4.1% | 96.1 |