195/60R15 vs 205/60R15
205/60R15 is a safe swap for 195/60R15 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.95%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 205/60R15 on a car calibrated for 195/60R15, the speedometer reads 58.9 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 2.0%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.6 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.9 mph |
| 60 mph | 61.2 mph |
| 70 mph | 71.4 mph |
| 80 mph | 81.6 mph |
Other sizes close to 195/60R15
- 195/60R15 vs 195/65R15+3.17%
- 195/60R15 vs 185/65R15+1.06%
- 195/60R15 vs 185/60R15-1.95%
- 195/60R15 vs 195/55R16+0.96%
- 195/60R15 vs 205/50R16-0.59%
- 195/60R15 vs 175/65R15-1.06%
- 195/60R15 vs 205/50R15-4.72%
- 195/60R15 vs 195/55R15-3.17%
- 195/60R15 vs 185/55R15-4.96%
- 195/60R15 vs 185/55R16-0.83%
- 195/60R15 vs 215/60R15+3.90%
- 195/60R15 vs 185/70R14-0.07%
Questions
Can I replace 195/60R15 with 205/60R15?
205/60R15 is a safe swap for 195/60R15 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.95%.
What's the difference between 195/60R15 and 205/60R15?
205/60R15 is 0.47" taller and 10 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.24". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.2 mph.
Will 205/60R15 fit on 195/60R15 wheels?
Both use a 15" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 205 mm tire and the fender clearance.